Stressors and Coping Strategies among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia

Background: Background: Stress is frequently associated with anxiety, tension, worry, and strain in human existence. The patient may be unable to physically manage as the disease advances, even though chronic renal failure is threatened by numerous potential losses and lifestyle adjustments. Various coping mechanisms are employed by HD patients to manage the stresses associated with their illness and treatment. Aime: to evaluate the relationship between the stressors and the coping strategies employed by patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment, as well as the level of stress and coping strategies. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional study design. The research used a straightforward sampling method and a 120-person sample size. The investigation was carried out at Makkah's Hemodialysis Center. Results: Nearly all hemodialysis patients (about 97%) reported high stress levels. Half of hemodialysis patients constantly use problem- or emotion-oriented coping mechanisms, while 90% of patients occasionally use avoidance-oriented coping mechanisms. As a coping mechanism, seeking help and engaging in secluded thoughts are employed by the remaining 56% on occasion. Conclusion and implications for nursing and health policy: According to the overall assessment, the individuals incur significant stress due to the surgery. It would be ideal if coping mechanisms and treatments could be adjusted. When it comes to helping hemodialysis patients cope with stress, nurses are invaluable resources. Nursing administration should prioritize training and resources for these patients, while nursing education should increase understanding of the stresses these patients endure. More study in this area is needed to find ways to make patients feel better as they get better care. The goals of future research should be to confirm these results and to evaluate the efficacy of treatments.