Lifestyle of Hemodialysis Patients in Comparison with Outpatients
Journal Title: Journal of Caring Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Nowadays, the chronic diseases are known to be associated with lifestyle risk factors. Hemodialysis patients encounter considerable amount of physical, mental and social pressure. Lifestyle is important because it affects quality of life and has important role in prevention. This study aimed to compare the lifestyle of hemodialysis patients and outpatients in health clinics of Tabriz. Methods: This was a case-control study on 155 he- modialysis patients and 155 outpatients referring to five dialysis centers and clinics, who met the inclusion criteria. Demographic data and some questions about lifestyle in nutri- tion, stress, physical activity and smoking were asked. Results: The history of hyperten- sion among hemodialysis patients was 34.6% greater than outpatients. High daily salt con- sumption (more than two tablespoons a day) was 40.5% higher among hemodialysis pa- tients than outpatients. In terms of saturated oil intake, it was 30.8%higher among hemo- dialysis patients. Problem in communicating with family members was 69.8% higher in hemodialysis patients. In terms of physical activity, 46.4% of outpatients had higher physi- cal activity like walking. Conclusion: Lifestyle in different dimensions was associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD); therefore, the officials of health system are recom- mended to develop a program to combat chronic diseases and integrate it with providing the first-level health services. It seems that public education can have a major role in life- style modification and in chronic kidney diseases prevention.
Authors and Affiliations
Sima Moghadasian, Mohammad Hasan Sahebi Hagh, Leila Aghaallah Hokmabadi
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