Depression And Quality Of Life In Children With ESRD Undergoing Hemodialysis In Minia Governorate
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/Keywords:
ESRD, Children, Depression, QOL.Abstract
Objective: Our aim of this case-control study was to evaluate and measure the depression and quality
of life in children with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). We compared these results with healthy
controls.
Methods: Fifty children were selected for our study. These ESRD children are on hemodialysis for
more than one year. Questionnaires were used to assess both Quality of Life (QOL) and depression.
The demographic data, clinical, and laboratory measurements were also collected.
Results: There was a statistically significant difference between cases and controls groups regarding
depression as measured by CDI (p<0.001). Children with ESRD had a tendency for impairment in
QOL (Generic and specific QOL Scale). Depression is correlated with impairment of QOL.
Conclusions: Depression and low QOL are significantly high in ESRD children on hemodialysis. So,
screening for depressive symptoms among these patients is critical as early treatment may improve
their general wellbeing.
