LEVEL OF LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG PATIENTS OF END STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD) UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Objective: The present study aims to investigate the Level of Life satisfaction among patients of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis.

Methodology: A total of 100 patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) were included in this cross-sectional study. Participants were categorized into two age groups: above 45 and below 45. Both genders were included, and all participants resided in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. The demographic data collected included gender, family system, and socioeconomic status. Descriptive frequency and Chi-square tests were used for the analysis of the results.

Results: Analysis showed that 28% of patients were under 45 years old, while the remaining 72% of patients were over 45 years old. Dissatisfaction was frequent, indeed: 22% were dissatisfied, and 29% were slightly dissatisfied, versus 11% slightly satisfied, 11% satisfied, and 10% very satisfied.

Conclusion:The results indicate that Level of Life Satisfaction was inadequate {dissatisfied (22%) and slightly dissatisfied (29%)}. Findings concluded that patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) were not experiencing an adequate level of life satisfaction due to chemical changes in the kidneys and the physiological distress associated with ESRD