Anxiety sensitivity is associated with adverse body composition in hemodialysis patients

< 0.01). The study revealed significant novel correlations between AS and BIA-derived parameters, particularly phase angle (Φ), an established indicator of muscle quality and nutritional status. Regression analysis showed that higher AS was associated with lower Φ, lower skeletal muscle index (SMI), and higher extracellular water (ECW). The study revealed a novel association between a psychological factor and key health indicators in HD patients. These findings underscore the potential value of integrating AS screening into holistic patient care, as it may help identify individuals with less favorable psychological and physiological profiles among this vulnerable patient population.