A Study to Evaluate Psychological Distress and Self-Esteem Among Patients with Hemodialysis

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive disease that affects more than 800 million people worldwide, representing more than 10% of the global population. It is more common in older people, women, and racial minorities, as well as in people with diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure. CKD has become one of the top causes of mortality worldwide, and is one of the few non-communicable diseases that have seen an increase in related deaths over the last few decades. The high number of affected people and the serious negative consequences of chronic disease should lead to increased efforts to improve prevention and treatment efforts. Around the world, there are an estimated 1,800-1,600 extra…