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ArticleBMC nephrology2025

Exploring the quality of life of end-stage kidney disease patients in Khartoum State, Sudan: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

Hiba Ali Elzaki Hajomer, Osama Ahmed Elkhidir, Sara Elawad, Ahmed Balla M Ahmed, Shaima Omer Mohamed Elawad, Mohamed H Elbadawi, Wael Atif Fadl Elhassan, Rafa Awad Gasimelseed Mohamed, Kamil Merghani Ali, Tahani Amin Mahmoud and 1 more

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Hiba Ali Elzaki HajomerCommunity Medicine Department, National University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Osama Ahmed ElkhidirCommunity Medicine Department, National University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sara ElawadFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Al-Qasr Street, PO Box: 102, Khartoum, 11111, Sudan.
Ahmed Balla M AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Al-Qasr Street, PO Box: 102, Khartoum, 11111, Sudan. m.salahballa@gmail.com.
Shaima Omer Mohamed ElawadFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Al-Qasr Street, PO Box: 102, Khartoum, 11111, Sudan.
Mohamed H ElbadawiFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Al-Qasr Street, PO Box: 102, Khartoum, 11111, Sudan.
Wael Atif Fadl ElhassanFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Al-Qasr Street, PO Box: 102, Khartoum, 11111, Sudan.
Rafa Awad Gasimelseed MohamedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Al-Qasr Street, PO Box: 102, Khartoum, 11111, Sudan.
Kamil Merghani AliCommunity Medicine Department, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Tahani Amin MahmoudNational University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sarra Mohamed KheirRoyal College of Physicians, London, UK.

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Abstract

backgroundGiven the rising incidence of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Sudan, assessing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is critical for evaluating patient outcomes. This study evaluated HRQOL and associated factors in end-stage kidney disease patients in Khartoum State renal centers in Sudan.

methodsThis cross-sectional study administered the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form (KDQOL-SF™) to 150 ESKD patients on maintenance dialysis for ≥ one month across 13 renal centers in Khartoum State. Data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics. Independent t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyses were conducted to assess associations. The p-value was set at 0.05 for statistical significance.

resultsThe Physical (40.17 ± 9.01) and Mental (47.10 ± 9.86) Component scores significantly affected HRQOL in ESKD patients. The lowest scores were observed for burden of kidney disease (31.25 ± 38) and work status (0.00 ± 50). The SF-12 Physical Component was associated with employment status (p < 0.001) and dialysis accompaniment (p = 0.011). Diabetes comorbidity affected the Mental Component (p = 0.017). Hospitalization frequency showed significant negative correlations with the SF-12 Mental Component (r = -0.249), burden of kidney disease (r = -0.330), effects of kidney disease (r = -0.303), and Kidney Disease Component Summary (r = -0.247). In the multiple regression model for the SF-12 Physical Component, age group was the only significant factor (p = 0.023).

conclusionBoth physical and mental health domains were significantly impaired in the studied ESKD population. The lowest scores were observed for disease burden and work status. Enhancing healthcare access, addressing comorbidities, and reducing financial strain may improve outcomes. Further longitudinal and case-control studies are warranted to clarify determinants of HRQOL.

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Kidney Failure, ChronicQuality of LifeAdultComorbidityCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRenal DialysisSudanDialysisEnd-stage kidney diseaseHealth-related quality of lifeKDQOL-SF™Sudan

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