Self-care self-efficacy and depression associated with quality of life among patients undergoing hemodialysis in Vietnam.

Abstract

BackgroundHemodialysis impacts the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease. Particularly, depression is the most common psychological condition among patients. Self-care self-efficacy might play an important role in quality of life of patients with hemodialysis.ObjectiveThis study was designed to explore the relationships among self-care self-efficacy, depression, and quality of life. The second aim was to explore the extent to which self-care self-efficacy and depression explain the variance in quality of life of patients on hemodialysis.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included 127 patients receiving hemodialysis and used the Short Form 36 Health Survey, the Strategies Used by People to Promote Health, and the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 to evaluate quality of life, self-care self-efficacy, and depression. Data was analyzed using independent t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation and hierarchical multiple regression.ResultsThe findings indicated that self-care self-efficacy was significantly positively correlated (PCS r = .533, p ConclusionsHealth professionals may target improving self-care self-efficacy and reducing depressive symptoms to enhance patient quality of life.