Author/Authors :
Anjomshoa, Fatemeh 1Research Center for Social Determinants of Health - Institute for Futures Studies in Health - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Esmaeili-Abdar, Mohammad Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj , Rafiei, Hossein School of Nursing and Midwifery - Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord - Social Health Determinants Research Center - Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences , Arjmand-Kermani, Maryam Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Hassanarabi, Faranak Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Hasani, Athare Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Esmaeili, Zahra Research Center for Health Services Management - Institute for Futures Studies in Health - Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background and aims: Mental disorders may negatively affect on the quality of life in
hemodialysis patients and their response to treatment. The aim of present study was to
examine the prevalence of depression and related risk factors in hemodialysis patients.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, during June 2013 to September 2013, 217
patients with hemodialysis whom were admitted to Kerman hemodialysis center were
examined. The depression level of patients was assessed using Iranian version of Beck
Depression Inventory.
Results: The mean score of depression was 24.2±12.6 (range: from 2-59). Totally, 29%,
30% and 27.4% were reported as suffering from mild, moderate and severe level of
depression, respectively. The results of the present study also showed that diabetic
patients and patients with hypertension were significantly at a higher risk of depression.
Conclusion: Results of the present study indicates that depression is highly prevalent in
hemodialysis patients. It is important that all patients with maintenance hemodialysis be
frequently screened for signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders such as depression.
Keywords :
Mental disorder , Hemodialysis maintenance , End-Stage Renal Disease , Prevalence , Iran
