Analysis of Factors Affecting the Quality of Life of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive and irreversible decline in kidney function, affecting more than 10% of the world's population with prevalence increasing every year. Objective: This study aims to analyze the factors that affect the quality of life of CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The study population included all patients undergoing hemodialysis as many as 168 people, with a sample of 124 patients selected using consecutive sampling technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire that included Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS), Hemodialysis Adequacy, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), The End Stage Renal Disease Adherence Questionnaire (ESRD-AQ), and Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL-SFTM). Data analysis was performed using SPSS. Results: Most respondents (62.9%) had a good quality of life, most patients (51.6%) experienced fatigue, and more than half of the respondents had adequate hemodialysis adherence scores (52.4%). Most patients had mild depression (42.7%) and the majority (63.7%) were compliant with treatment. Conclusion: Factors affecting the quality of life of CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis include education level, employment status, gender, age, marital status, fatigue, hemodialysis adequacy, depression, and medication adherence.