DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2021.v09i03.020

Pages: 269-273

Background and objectives: This study was conducted to measure the level of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and to determine the variables associated with poor scores. Methods: Cross-sectional cohort of 100 maintenance hemodialysis patients in the Marrakesh area. Quality of life was assessed through the KDQOL SF-36 tool. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine the variables associated with the quality of life scores. Results: The mean scores obtained in the KDQOL-SF 36 were 39,77±10,41 for physical component summary (PCS) ; 45,01±13,11 for mental component summary (MCS) ; 46,91±26,69 for symptoms and problems score ; 52,7±28,76 for burden of kidney disease score and 63,86±29,61 for effects of kidney disease on daily life score. PCS score was independently associated with age of 60 years or more (OR=6,294 [1,281-30,919], p=0,024) and educational level (OR=0,328 [0,124-0,869], p=0,025). Conclusion: Many factors impact quality of life of hemodialysis patients. Effective assessment of HRQOL allows adequate interventions to improve patient satisfaction and to reduce morbidity and mortality.