Relationship between self-care and depression and anxiety symptoms in individuals undergoing hemodialysis

Author(s)

Bettoni, Loren Caroline ^[1] ; Ottaviani, Ana Carolina ^[1] ; Orlandi, Fabiana de Souza ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: REVISTA DA REDE DE ENFERMAGEM DO NORDESTE; v. 18, n. 2, p. 181-186, MAR-APR 2017.
• Web of Science Citations: 1

Abstract

Objective: to evaluating the ability for self-care and its relationship with depression and anxiety symptoms in hemodialysis patients. Methods: a correlational, cross-sectional study conducted with 100 participants. The following instruments were used: Appraisal of Self Care Agency Scale - Revised (ASAS-R), which indicates the ability of patients to self-care, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, which evaluates the presence or absence of depression and anxiety symptoms. Results: the participants had a mean score of 60.64 (+/- 8.24) on the Appraisal of Self Care Agency Scale -Revised, indicating a good level of self-care agency. A negative correlation of moderate magnitude was found between the ability to self-care and symptoms of anxiety (r=-0.328) and depression (r=-0.387). Conclusion: individuals undergoing hemodialysis treatment presented good self-care agency and those with depression and/or anxiety symptoms showed less ability to self-care. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 14/07033-4 - Capacity self care, depressive symtoms and anxiety adult and elderly in chronic renal hemodialysis: a study correlational
• Grantee: Loren Caroline Bettoni Blanco
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation