Pattern of co-morbidities in chronic kidney disease patients on haemodialysis in Delta State, Nigeria: a retrospective study

Background: Chronic kidney disease is regarded as a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in this current century, with a prevalence rate ranging between 1.6% and 12.4% in Nigeria. Objective: To identify the prevalence rates of the various co-morbidities in CKD patients undergoing haemodialysis in a private centre in Delta State, Nigeria. Methods: This study is a 6-year retrospective study, which reviewed all records of chronic kidney disease patients who visited the private centre in Delta State from 2016 – 2021. The variables accessible and retrieved from the registry were: age, sex, and co-morbid conditions. Data obtained were entered and analysed using Microsoft Excel. Descriptive statistics were used to present the results. Result: Of the 7490 patients who received care for chronic kidney disease within the period under review, 1940 patients had 7262 sessions of haemodialysis and were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 50.36±17.16. About 1222(63.7%) are males while 718(36.3%) are females. The prevalence rate of the various co-morbid conditions identified were: hypertension (96.1%), diabetes (67%), HIV (14.4%), Hepatitis C (8.8%), Hepatitis B (6.9%), and obesity (5.2%). Conclusion: Majority of CKD patients present with various co-morbid conditions, with the most frequently occurring condition being hypertension. It is recommended that CKD patients should be evaluated for other conditions with increased likelihood of occurrence.