Assessment Of Adherence To Treatment Regimen On Health Related Quality Of Life Among Haemodialysis Patients In Selected Hospitals In Kano

📄 Project Abstract

Patients' with end-stage renal disease need to adhere to treatment regimen in four aspects; dialysis, medication, fluid and dietary restrictions. Adherence is thought to improve health related quality of life of these patients. Adherence level to treatment regimen varies and so also is the health related quality of life among haemodialysis patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess adherence to treatment regimen on health related quality of life among haemodialysis patients in selected hospitals in Kano metropolis. The objectives were to determine level of adherence to treatment regimen and health related quality of life, to identify factors affecting adherence to treatment and to explore the relationship between adherence and health related quality of life among haemodialysis patients in Kano metropolis. The health belief model was applied as a theoretical framework. A descriptive cross sectional correlation study was carried out using a modified version of End-Stage Ren...