Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem in India and Worldwide. Haemodialysis is the most common method used to treat advanced and permanent kidney failure. Haemodialysis patient experiences a range of symptoms, with considerable variation in the frequency of symptoms and in the severity with which the symptoms affect the individual. Depression is well established as a prevalent mental health problem for people with ESRD and is associated with morbidity and mortality.
Aims: To determine the socio-demographic characteristics, prevalence of depression and severity of depression in CKD patients undergoing haemodialysis.
Methodology: The study was conducted in the Department of Psychiatry and Department of Nephrology of NIMS&R Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The sample of the study was constituted of 100 patients suffering from CKD who underwent a dialysis procedure in the dialysis unit of Nephrology department of NIMS Hospital. The diagnosis of depression was made according to ICD 10. Severity was assessed using HAM – D. Results: 82% of the patients were found to have Depression undergoing Hemodialysis Conclusion: This study concludes that patients undergoing hemodialysis can have depression. Early identification of depression and management can improve the life quality of patients.
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