Socio demographic and economic factors associated with people on Hemo-dialysis in a tertiary care hospital, Davangere: A cross sectional study

Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0

Abstract

Back Ground: Dialysis is extremely stressful as it interferes with all spheres of daily activities of patient. This study has done to understand the socio demographic factors associated with patient on dialysis and its impact daily activities of patients. Objectives: 1. To determine the socio demographic and economic factors associated with people on haemo dialysis. 2. To determine the perceived effect of haemodialysis on people’s day today activities Methodology: A cross sectional study involving 80 patients with chronic kidney diseases on haemodialysis was conducted for a period of 4 months (August and November 2011) in a tertiary care hospital. Pre-tested semi structure questionnaire was used for the study; data was collected by interview method. Results: 45% of the people didn’t go for renal transplant due to lack of financial support. More than 50% of the subjects were generating money for dialysis from their occupation. Most of the subjects responded that to some extent their day today activities were affected by dialysis. Conclusion: Majority of the subjects had completed upto 2 years duration of hemodialysis and twice weekly dialysis. Majority of the people had to spend rupees 10000 – 20000 per month for their survival. Majority didn’t opt for renal transplantation due to lack of money.

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Santosh A, Kanchana Nagendra, B. A. Varadaraja Rao

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Santosh A, Kanchana Nagendra, B. A. Varadaraja Rao (2016). Socio demographic and economic factors associated with people on Hemo-dialysis in a tertiary care hospital, Davangere: A cross sectional study. National Journal of Research in Community Medicine, 0(0), 241-245. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-215311