In-Center Hemodialysis Experiences Among Latinx Adults: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale & objective

Latinx individuals are more likely to start and remain receiving in-center hemodialysis, over home dialysis, than non-Latinx White individuals. The objective of our study was to understand the drivers of sustained in-center dialysis and deterrents of switching to home dialysis use for Latinx individuals receiving in-center dialysis.

Study design

This qualitative study used semistructured one-on-one interviews.

Setting and participants

Latinx adults receiving in-center hemodialysis therapy at 2 urban dialysis clinics in Denver, Colorado between November 2021 and March 2023.

Exposures

In-center hemodialysis, Latinx ethnicity.

Outcomes

Qualitative.

Analytical approach

Interviews were analyzed with thematic analysis using inducti

SUBMITTER: Rizzolo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11491710 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature