Self-care self-efficacy and depression associated with quality of life among patients undergoing hemodialysis in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemodialysis impacts the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease. Particularly, depression is the most common psychological condition among patients. Self-care self-efficacy might play an important role in quality of life of patients with hemodialysis.

Objective

This study was designed to explore the relationships among self-care self-efficacy, depression, and quality of life. The second aim was to explore the extent to which self-care self-efficacy and depression explain the variance in quality of life of patients on hemodialysis.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 127 patients receiving hemodialysis and used the Short Form 36 Health Survey, the Strategies Used by People to Promote Health, and the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 to

SUBMITTER: Nguyen TTN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9202875 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature