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Sat-041 Quality of Life of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (unth), Enugu, Nigeria

Year: 2020

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global problem with increasing prevalence and poor outcomes especially in developing countries. Low health related quality of life assessment (HRQoL) has been shown to be an independent risk factor for mortality in CKD patients1. Unfortunately, there is still paucity of data on HRQoL in CKD patients in Nigeria.

Source: Kidney International Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2020.02.046

Authors: J. Ezeanowi, U. Onu Chika, C. Eke, J. Okoye, I. Onu, O. Onodugo, I. Ulasi, E. Arodiwe, C. Ijoma

Institutions: Federal Medical Centre, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,625

OpenAlex ID: W3011661529

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