Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Gender Disparity in Chronic Kidney Disease: Questionnaire Survey, Based on an Interview Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in stages 3-5 without albuminuria occurs more often in women than in men; however, most patients initiating and receiving kidney replacement therapy are men. Sex-determined biological factors and gender-related aspects both likely account for this discrepancy. Patient opinions on gender-related discrepancies in kidney care have not been investigated.

Methods

Building upon the findings of semi-structured interviews previously conducted with CKD patients and their caregivers, two questionnaires were developed to investigate patient behavior and opinions relating to gender and CKD. These questionnaires containing 39 items were distributed to eight outpatient clinics in Austria. Responses were descriptively analyzed and compared between

SUBMITTER: Vanek L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11446334 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature