Anxiety Among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study In A Tertiary Care Center

Abstract

Background. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that often leads to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), necessitating regular hemodialysis treatment. Patients may experience anxiety and stress during the hemodialysis process, which may hurt their general health and adherence to therapy. Method: This prospective, cross-sectional, observational research study was conducted to assess the levels of anxiety among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis therapy. The study was conducted among the 100 selected patients through stratified random sampling at selected hospitals in the Ahmednagar district. The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) and Patients Experience Questionnaire were administered, and demographic and clinical data was collected from medical records and personal interview techniques. Frequency and percentage descriptive analysis were utilized to find out the demographic and clinical data. Chi-square test was utilized to find out the association with anxiety levels among the dialysis patients. Results. A significant portion of patients, 55%, experienced moderate (55%) to mild (43%) anxiety, with a mean anxiety score of 29.4 and a standard deviation of 4.404, indicating moderate anxiety levels overall. There were no significant correlations between anxiety level and any of the demographic or clinical variables. Conclusions. This study's findings suggest that anxiety among CKD patients is influenced by a complex interplay of factors beyond the scope of the variables examined in this study.