Self-care behaviors towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention in hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study
Since individuals with underlying health conditions are at a higher risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), hemodialysis patients are among the most susceptible and vulnerable groups to this disease. Self-care behaviors are recognized as the most fundamental approach to preventing d...
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| author | Mobina Kaviani Nasrin Rasoulzadeh Fatemeh Keshavarz Fatemeh Hosseinzadeh Rana Haddadi |
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| description | Since individuals with underlying health conditions are at a higher risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), hemodialysis patients are among the most susceptible and vulnerable groups to this disease. Self-care behaviors are recognized as the most fundamental approach to preventing diseases, particularly infectious ones. This study examined the relationship between preventive self-care behaviors against COVID-19 and demographic factors in hemodialysis patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 240 hemodialysis patients who visited dialysis centers affiliated with the Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2023. A cluster sampling method was used for participant selection. Data on preventive self-care behaviors related to COVID-19 were collected using a self-reported questionnaire. Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Scheffe's, and independent t-tests were used to analyze the data. The results showed that hemodialysis patients' self-care level regarding preventive behaviors against COVID-19 was high, with a mean score of 61.16 (standard deviation [SD]=10.42). ANOVA analysis revealed a significant relationship between self-care and age (P=0.01), with post-hoc Scheffé’s test indicating that participants under 40 years old had lower self-care levels. A significant relationship was also observed between self-care and education level (P=0.01), where individuals with a bachelor’s degree had lower self-care levels. In contrast, those with less than a high school diploma exhibited higher self-care levels. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between self-care and marital status (P=0.01), with married individuals demonstrating better self-care behaviors. Self-care and preventive behaviors against COVID-19 are of utmost importance for hemodialysis patients. Due to their kidney-related complications, these patients have weakened immune systems and face a higher risk of infections, including COVID-19. Therefore, implementing preventive measures to protect them is essential. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-778e6a3665ac444da84abeff9e33b1c82025-08-20T03:46:20ZengJournal of Nursing Reports in Clinical PracticeJournal of Nursing Reports in Clinical Practice2980-97112025-03-013Issue 543544210.32598/JNRCP.2501.1224217846Self-care behaviors towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention in hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional studyMobina Kaviani0Nasrin Rasoulzadeh1Fatemeh Keshavarz2Fatemeh Hosseinzadeh3Rana Haddadi4Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Nursing, Islamic Azad University, Darab Branch, Darab, IranSina Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Zarand, IranDepartment of Anesthesia, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranSince individuals with underlying health conditions are at a higher risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), hemodialysis patients are among the most susceptible and vulnerable groups to this disease. Self-care behaviors are recognized as the most fundamental approach to preventing diseases, particularly infectious ones. This study examined the relationship between preventive self-care behaviors against COVID-19 and demographic factors in hemodialysis patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 240 hemodialysis patients who visited dialysis centers affiliated with the Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2023. A cluster sampling method was used for participant selection. Data on preventive self-care behaviors related to COVID-19 were collected using a self-reported questionnaire. Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Scheffe's, and independent t-tests were used to analyze the data. The results showed that hemodialysis patients' self-care level regarding preventive behaviors against COVID-19 was high, with a mean score of 61.16 (standard deviation [SD]=10.42). ANOVA analysis revealed a significant relationship between self-care and age (P=0.01), with post-hoc Scheffé’s test indicating that participants under 40 years old had lower self-care levels. A significant relationship was also observed between self-care and education level (P=0.01), where individuals with a bachelor’s degree had lower self-care levels. In contrast, those with less than a high school diploma exhibited higher self-care levels. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between self-care and marital status (P=0.01), with married individuals demonstrating better self-care behaviors. Self-care and preventive behaviors against COVID-19 are of utmost importance for hemodialysis patients. Due to their kidney-related complications, these patients have weakened immune systems and face a higher risk of infections, including COVID-19. Therefore, implementing preventive measures to protect them is essential.https://www.jnursrcp.com/article_217846_f8a5220a7a3d992413cbde4c822e4c89.pdfself-carecovid-19nursesnursing carehemodialysis patients |
| spellingShingle | Mobina Kaviani Nasrin Rasoulzadeh Fatemeh Keshavarz Fatemeh Hosseinzadeh Rana Haddadi Self-care behaviors towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention in hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study Journal of Nursing Reports in Clinical Practice self-care covid-19 nurses nursing care hemodialysis patients |
| title | Self-care behaviors towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention in hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Self-care behaviors towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention in hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Self-care behaviors towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention in hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-care behaviors towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention in hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Self-care behaviors towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention in hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | self care behaviors towards coronavirus disease 2019 covid 19 prevention in hemodialysis patients a cross sectional study |
| topic | self-care covid-19 nurses nursing care hemodialysis patients |
| url | https://www.jnursrcp.com/article_217846_f8a5220a7a3d992413cbde4c822e4c89.pdf |
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