Illness Acceptance and Health Behaviours in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease on Haemodialysis
Author Information
Author(s): Hreńczuk Marta Katarzyna, Rudnicka Weronika, Piątek Tomasz Dawid, Małkowski Piotr
Primary Institution: Medical University of Warsaw
Hypothesis
The study aims to analyze the relationship between the level of illness acceptance and the intensity of health behaviours in patients treated with haemodialysis.
Conclusion
Higher levels of illness acceptance are positively associated with improved adherence to health recommendations and a more proactive approach to self-care.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients showed an average level of disease acceptance and a low level of health behaviour intensity.
- Statistically significant positive correlations were identified between illness acceptance and the intensity of health-related behaviours.
- Older patients and those with longer disease duration showed higher levels of acceptance.
Takeaway
Patients with kidney disease who accept their illness tend to take better care of their health. This means they are more likely to follow doctors' advice and make healthy choices.
Methodology
The study used a diagnostic survey method with the Acceptance of Illness Scale and Health Behaviour Inventory questionnaires.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single center with a relatively small sample size, which may limit the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
The study included 105 patients, with 45 women (42.9%) and 60 men (57.1%), average age 58.90 years, predominantly urban residents.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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