CORRELATION OF ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION WITH SELF-CARE ABILITIES IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS AT PUBLIC TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF PESHAWAR KPK

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic kidney failure is the major problem of concern. Hemodialysis is the most common treatment option for the patients with CKD. A variety of complications are associated with psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression. Self-care abilities are of the patients is very important to maintain their health. Objectives: to evaluate the anxiety, depression and self-care abilities among patients undergo hemodialysis and to evaluate the association of anxiety and depression with self-care abilities. Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out institute of kidney diseases Peshawar. Overall, 278 participants were included in the study. The patients more than 18 years of age and visiting for the hemodialysis twice a week were included in the study. Data were collected using adopted questionnaires. The study was approved from ethical review board of Khyber Medical University Peshawar. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24. Results: The mean age of the participants was 38.72 years. Most (38.1%) of the participants were from the age group of 25 to 35 years while 41% of the participants were educated to primary level. 72.2% of the participants were married, 79.5% of the participants was unemployed. 45% and 49% of the participants were reported moderate anxiety and depression. There was significant correlation among anxiety and depression with self-care abilities. Conclusion: It was concluded from the study that patients undergo hemodialysis experience anxiety and depression. Self-care abilities are correlated with psychological complications.