Renal Outcome and Health Related Quality of Life of Living Related Donors In Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

Abstract

Objectives To assess the health related quality of life of living related donors after kidney transplantation and to evaluate clinical ,social and psychological condition post donation Study design This is an observational cross sectional study that included fifty living related donors of kidney transplant. All donors were assessed after at least one year of kidney donation. Data of the study was collected between April, 2019 and March, 2020. Methods The study included 50 living related donors;All donors were assessed after at least one year of kidney donation.WHOQOL-bref questionnaire (world health organization quality of life ) was used to assess quality of life of donors. Results The mean age at time of transplantation was 35.4±7.89 years. Eight cases developed hypertension after transplantation. There was no significant difference between serum creatinine before and after transplantation while there was significant decrease in glomerular filtration rate post transplantation. There was significant increase in fasting blood glucose and cholesterol in female donors compared to males.The results of the WHOQOL-bref questionnaire showed significant difference in results of psychological, social and environmental domains pre and post donation. Conclusion Proper selection of donors is very important to avoid complications post transplantation. Follow-up of donors should be maintained after donation.