Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Kidney Failure Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Abstract

The current research aims to identify the prevalence rates of anxiety and depression among a sample of renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis and the role of some variables in varying degrees of anxiety and depression in patients. A total of 85 (42 males - 43 females) patients with CKD and on hemodialysis at Atiya Al-Kaseh Hospital in Kufra–Libya, were included in the study. The researchers used the hospital anxiety and depression scale to estimate the level of anxiety and depression. The results of the study revealed a high level of anxiety and depression among patients. Where the percentage of anxiety was (67.81%) and the percentage of depression was (74.07%); differences were found in the level of anxiety in favor of females, and differences were found in the level of anxiety and depression according to age, education level, and the date of injury.