• JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Aug 2023

    Moderate Stress Level among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis in a Tertiary Care Centre.

    • Manoj Dhungana, Pragya Shrestha, Sundar Pandey, Sreya Paudyal, and Krishna Kumar Agrawal.
    • Department of Psychiatry, Devdaha Medical College and Research Institute, Bhaluhi, Rupandehi, Nepal.
    • JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2023 Aug 1; 61 (264): 651653651-653.

    IntroductionStress is the response of body to any change. The end stage of renal disease and the process of haemodialysis treatment are long-term stressors that alter patients' well-being and everyday lifestyle. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of moderate stress levels among patients undergoing hemodialysis in a tertiary care centre.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among patients undergoing hemodialysis from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022. Ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Committee. Patients undergoing maintenance haemodialysis for at least 3 months were included in the study. Convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval.ResultsAmong 118 patients, 82 (69.49%) (61.18-77.80, 95% Confidence Interval) had moderate stress levels, out of which 51 (62.20%) were male and 31 (37.80%) were female.ConclusionsThe prevalence of moderate stess level was found to be higher than other studies done in similar settings.Keywordshemodialysis; prevalence; psychiatric disorders.

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