Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: February | Volume: 12 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 199-203
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220228
Level of Depression in Chronic Kidney Disease Patient Undergoing Hemodialysis at Kathmandu District
Sharma P1, Khatiwada R2
1Lecturer of Nursing, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Soalteemode Kathmandu
2Yeti Health Science Academy, Maharajgunj Kathmandu
Corresponding Author: Poojan Sharrma
ABSTRACT
Background: Depression is a condition of low mood. It causes lack of interest and pleasure in daily activities that could lead to feeling of worthlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness. It is a common mental illness among patient with chronic physical health problems. The objective of this study was to measure the level of depression among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patient who are undergoing hemodialysis at Kathmandu district.
Methods: We used descriptive cross-sectional study. In total, 17 hemodialysis centers exist in Kathmandu. For the study, we purposively selected National Kidney Center (NKC), Vanasthali. We used systematic random sampling to select 186 samples out of 430 hemodialysis patient attending the National Kidney Center. Semi structured questionnaire along with Nepali version Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used. We obtained ethical approval from Nepal Health Research Council (Ref. 543). Data were analyzed using data base created in the SPSS.
Results: Out of 186 participants, 45.6% had severe depression followed by mild depression (nearly 19.9%), and moderate depression (approximately 19.4%). The least numbers of participants (15.1%) had minimal depression. Age of the participants was significantly associated with the level of depression (P-0.04) with moderate relationship (Cramer’s V- 0.186). Most of the participants (70%) were male. The highest numbers of participants were from disadvantaged janajati. The majority (80.6%) of the participants had below SLC level educational qualification.
Conclusion: Nearly half of the participants having hemodialysis due to CKD were suffered from severe depression. The age of the participants had moderate association with the level of depression.
Key words: Depression, Kathmandu, Hemodialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease