Nouman Hameed Sheikh, Mudassar Murtaza Cheema.
Association of Depression with Anemia in patients of End Stage Kidney Disease.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;15(1):87-9.

Aim: To assess the association of depression with anemia in patients of end stage kidney disease on maintenance hemodialysis twice weekly. Methodology: It was cross-sectional study in which 232 patients were enrolled. Patients of end stage kidney disease on maintenance hemodialysis twice weekly and aged between 18-70 years were included. Anemia was identified by Hb values <=11.0 g/dl and depression was assessed using Beck`s Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: Among 232 patients, 62.9% were males. The mean age of the patients was 47.2+-11.5 years. The mean Hb level was 8.8+-1.16g/dl and mean BDI score was 23.4+-8.83. Anemia was prevalent among 97.8% patients. Among patients, 23.7% had mild depression, 50% had moderate depression and 16.8% patients had severe depression. Conclusion: There was significant association between depression and anemia among patients with end stage kidney disease on maintenance hemodialysis twice weekly.

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