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Abstract

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is a progressive condition that deteriorates quality of life. Patients not only face physical challenges, but also emotional and social ones, which can generate high levels of depression, anxiety, and stress.
Objective: TTo analyze the presence and intensity of depression, anxiety, and stress in people on renal replacement therapy from the city of Chihuahua.
Materials and Method: We conducted a descriptive and cross-sectional study in a medical unit specialized in kidney disease in Chihuahua (Mexico). All patients on renal replacement therapy participated (n=60). A sociodemographic form was applied for data collection, allowing the identification and characterization of participants. The DASS-21 Scale was used to assess the presence and intensity of affective states associated with depression, anxiety, and stress.
Results: Significant differences were observed according to the therapy. In peritoneal dialysis, 40% exhibited severe depression; 50%, moderate anxiety; and 45%, severe stress, while in hemodialysis the "Normal" category predominated in depression (55%) and anxiety (50%), with only 20% reporting severe stress. Additionally, a total of 83.3% reported constant thoughts about their illness and 31.7% hopelessness, evidencing a greater psychological impact in peritoneal dialysis.
Conclusions: Psychological impact in patients on renal replacement therapy, particularly on peritoneal dialysis, is highlighted. It is recommended to implement psychosocial interventions and develop comprehensive health policies that address their physical and emotional well-being holistically

Keywords

renal replacement therapy depression anxiety and stress

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Author Biographies

Alicia Meléndez-Balderrama, Hemodialysis Association “Una Oportunidad de Vida”. Mexico

Maestra en Administración en Instituciones de Salud, Directora de la asociación Hemodiálisis “Una Oportunidad de Vida”. 

Gabriel Federico Santiesteban-Rodríguez, School of Nursing and Nutrition of the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. Mexico

Maestro en Administración Pública, docente de tiempo completo de la Facultad de Enfermería y Nutriología de la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua.

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Rodríguez Reyes X, Realivazquez Pérez L, Portillo Siqueiros EY, Meléndez Balderrama A, Santiesteban Rodríguez GF, Zapata Flores LC. Depression, anxiety, and stress in people on renal replacement therapy from the City of Chihuahua. Enferm Nefrol [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Apr 30];28(1):[about 6 p.]. Available from: https://www.enfermerianefrologica.com/revista/article/view/4827

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