Health Status of Hemodialysis Patients with End Stage Kidney Disease in Kirkuk City

Abstract

Background: Hemodialysis is a treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in which a machine filters waste and excess fluids from the blood for patients whose kidneys can no longer perform this function on their own. The health status of a hemodialysis patient can vary depending on several factors, including the underlying cause of their kidney disease, their overall health and medical history, the effectiveness of their dialysis treatments, and their adherence to their treatment plan.

Aim: This study aimed to assess health status of hemodialysis patients with end stage kidney disease in Kirkuk city: 2023-2024.

Methods: Cross –sectional study design conducted from 10 February 2023 to 22 May 2024.This study was conducted at Kirkuk City Hospitals  . A purposive sample (non-probability) consisting of 100 patients under hemodialysis at Kirkuk city hospitals . . Data were collected using an interview-structured questionnaire. The structured questionnaire consisted of three main domain includes   demographic data, medical data and health status domain which includes (independency, daily physical activity, psychosocial, and life adaptation. A three-point Likert scale was employed, with (3) representing always, (2) some times and  (1) for never. Mean of score  categorized as low significant less than 1.8, moderate significant :1.8 to 2.39    and   high significant between 2.4 to 3. The data were prepared, organized and entered into the computer file; Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) (23 version .The significance level for statistical analysis was set at p<0.05.. The descriptive data analysis (frequencies, percentages) and inferential statics by use Anova and T, test was used for categorical variables

Results: The results shows the male more than female and constitute 60 (60.0%), most of "Age Groups", between (50-59) years and constitute 35.0% in the dialysis patients

 Conclusions: health status of patients with hemodialysis patients different according to independency, daily physical activities, psycho- social aspects, and adaptation of life., mean score for hemodialysis patients were high and moderate in most items, Health status of hemodialysis patients were poor, Socio-demographic characteristics of hemodialysis patients age, gender, marital status and occupation has significant effect on health status at p<0.05.