TITLE:
Quality of Life of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in the Republic of the Congo
AUTHORS:
Gael Honal Mahoungou, Daniel Tony Eyeni Sinomono, Yannick Dimi Nyanga, Tanee Fomum, Steve Ondziel Opara, Helena Botokoto Bothard, Jean Lucien Mobengo, Richard Loumingou, Blaise Iréné Atipo Ibara
KEYWORDS:
Chronic Kidney Disease, Quality of Life, KDQOL
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Nephrology,
Vol.11 No.4,
December
30,
2021
ABSTRACT: Background: Chronic kidney disease could impair the quality of life of patients regardless of the stage of the disease. So far, there is no data on this subject in the Congolese population. The objective of this study was to assess the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease in Congo. Patients and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study of 91 patients followed in the department of nephrology and in dialysis centers in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire and Oyo from July 1st to November 30th, 2020, i.e. five months. We used the Kidney disease quality of life short form health survey score (KDQOL-SF 36) to assess the quality of life of patients and a questionnaire was used to determine socio-demographic, clinical and therapeutic features. Data analysis was done on SPSS 2.2 software. Result: The average age was 51.9 ± 15 years. The sex ratio M/F was 2.03. The average time of patient follow-up was 15 months; 90% of them had hypertension. The overall average score of specific dimensions was 52 ± 18; disease burden was the dimension most affected; that of the generic dimensions was 34 ± 25 with the limitation of physical activity dimension being the most affected. No patient had received psychological follow-up. Conclusion: This study indicates the value of a systematic assessment of the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease as well as the need for assistance for these patients in different areas of their life.