Epidemiological profile of patients under hemodialysis
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https://doi.org/10.5205/1981-8963-v9i11a10777p9846-9852-2015Abstract
ABSTRACT
Objective: describing the epidemiological profile of patients undergoing hemodialysis in the backlands of Paraiba. Method: a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach developed over the period of December 2013 and January 2014 during hemodialysis sessions. The sample was not probabilistic convenience, the 235 individuals diagnosed with CKD on hemodialysis who were under care in clinics mentioned, only 143 individuals fulfilled the criteria, after collecting the data, there was used the Statistical Software Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0, where descriptive analyzes were performed, including, measures of central tendency and dispersion measures. Results: there was a predominance of males, the average age was 49 years, most of the participants could read and write, retirement represented the source of income, and the average time of hemodialysis treatment was of 48 months. The main causes and comorbidities were hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and visual deficit. Conclusion: it is necessary for promotion actions are developed health and preventive measures have a greater level of importance and effectiveness in the group of people with CKD. Descriptors: Chronic Kidney Disease; Hemodialysis; Epidemiology; Profile.
RESUMO
Objetivo: descrever o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes em hemodiálise. Método: estudo transversal, com abordagem quantitativa realizado com 143 indivíduos no Sertão Paraibano, entre dezembro 2013 e janeiro de 2014, durante as sessões de hemodiálise. Após a coleta os dados, foi utilizado o Software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) versão 20.0, a partir do qual foram realizadas análises descritivas. O projeto de pesquisa foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, Protocolo 510.225. Resultados: houve o predomínio do sexo masculino, a idade média foi de 49 anos, a maioria dos participantes sabiam ler e escrever, a aposentadoria representou a fonte de renda, o tempo médio do tratamento hemodialítico foi de 48 meses. As principais causas e comorbidades foram: hipertensão arterial, diabetes mellitus tipo 2 e déficit visual. Conclusão: é necessário que sejam desenvolvidas ações de promoção a saúde e que as medidas preventivas tenham um maior grau de importância e efetividade no grupo de pessoas portadoras da DRC. Descritores: Doença Renal Crônica; Hemodiálise; Epidemiologia; Perfil.
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Objetivo: describir el perfil epidemiológico de los pacientes sometidos a hemodiálisis en el sertón de Paraíba. Método: Estudio transversal con enfoque cuantitativo desarrollado durante el período de diciembre de 2013 y enero 2014, durante las sesiones de hemodiálisis. La muestra fue no probabilística de conveniencia, las 235 personas con diagnóstico de ERC en hemodiálisis que estaban bajo el cuidado en las clínicas mencionadas, sólo 143 individuos cumplieron con los criterios, tras la recogida de los datos, se utilizó el paquete de software estadístico para las Ciencias Sociales (SPSS) versión 20.0, donde se realizaron análisis descriptivos, incluyendo medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión. Resultados: hubo un predominio del sexo masculino, la edad media fue de 49 años, la mayoría de los participantes sabía leer y escribir, la jubilación representaba la fuente de ingresos, el tiempo medio de tratamiento de hemodiálisis fue de 48 meses. Las principales causas y comorbilidades fueron: hipertensión, diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y el déficit visual. Conclusión: es necesario que se desarrollar acciones de promoción de la salud y las medidas preventivas tengan un mayor grado de importancia y la eficacia en el grupo de personas con ERC. Descriptores: Enfermedad Renal Crónica; Hemodiálisis; Epidemiología; Perfil.Downloads
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