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    Factors Predisposing to the Use of Complementary Therapies in Patients With Chronic Renal Failulre
    (2018) Ozdemir, Aydan Akyuz; Erdal, Rengin; Haberal, Mehmet; 0000-0002-7329-7576; 0000-0002-3462-7632; ABH-7372-2020; AAK-2334-2021; AAJ-8097-2021
    Objectives: Our aim was to gather information about complementary medicine applications used by chronic renal failure patients and their relation to demographic factors. Materials and Methods: Of 1750 chronic renal disease patients who were undergoing hemodialysis, only 450 patients attended in the study. Among 450 patients, 388 gave consent and were interviewed using a previously tested questionnaire. Questions about complementary and alternative medicine use, a list of commonly used methods, and the sources of knowledge about these were asked of all patients. Results: We observed a significant difference in the patients who were using complementary and alternative medicines before and after diagnosis of chronic renal disease (P <.001). We noted that 87% of the patients used complementary and alternative medicines before diagnosis and 49.8% used these after diagnosis. Among the patients who used complementary and alternative medicines, 76% had faith in these therapies. Of patients who used complementary and alternative medicines, 95% believed that the remedies or processes used were beneficial to their health. Furthermore, 71% of users had great confidence in these therapies and had no belief that these could be harmful. Of those who used complementary and alternative therapies, 51% had no idea whether these therapies were harmful. The source of knowledge was mass media tools (47%), social life (friends, relatives, neighbors, colleagues; 45%), and other patients with chronic renal disease (8%). Conclusions: Complementary and alternative medicine therapies have a significant impact on patients with chronic renal disease. Doctors can warn patients about possible dangers of complementary and alternative medicine remedies and treatments.
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    Influence of Social, Economic, Familial, Marital Status, and Disease Adaptation on the Physical and Mental Health Dimensions of Patients Who Are Candidates for Renal Transplant
    (2018) Ozdemir, Aydan Akyuz; Sayin, Cihat Burak; Erdal, Rengin; Ozcan, Cihangir; Haberal, Mehmet; 0000-0002-7329-7576; 0000-0001-7220-7244; 0000-0001-8287-6572; 0000-0002-3462-7632; 29528005; ABH-7372-2020; AAK-2334-2021; AAK-1788-2021; AAJ-8097-2021
    Objectives: End-stage renal disease is a disease with a long duration, requiring patients to live with the limitations imposed by their condition. Stressors associated with this disease are demanding, with patients dependent on support from their social environment. Here, we aimed to show the influences of familial, social, economic, and marital status on quality of life in patients with end-stage renal disease. Materials and Methods: Patients (190 women/188 men) who were under hemodialysis treatment and on transplant wait lists were included in the study. To evaluate the quality of life, patients completed the Short Form 36 health survey questionnaire voluntarily while undergoing hemodialysis treatment. All Short Form 36 questionnaire components were analyzed separately, and all social, economic, and business life dimensions were examined with another questionnaire. Results: Significant differences were observed between single and married patients regarding physical and mental health dimensions (P < .001), with quality of life higher in single patients than in married. Patients who lived in villages had lower health quality than patients who resided in cities or towns (P < .01). Patients who were home owners and who had a job had higher degrees of health quality than those who did not (P < .01). The lowest Short Form 36 scores were in housewives and farmers (P < .001). Comparisons between patients who went home after hemodialysis versus those who went to work showed better Short Form 36 scores in working patients (P < .001). Patients with private insurance and family support had better Short Form 36 scores (P < .001). Patients who did not comply with their doctor and dietician showed the lowest health quality (P < .05). Regular or irregular drug use did not affect scores. Conclusions: Familial, social, economic, and marital statuses, in addition to the influence of disease adaptation, independently affected the well-being of patients with end-stage renal disease.
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    Quality of Life Through Gender Role Perspective in Candidate Renal Transplant Recipients: A Report From Baskent University Using the Short Form 36 Health Survey
    (2018) Ozdemir, Aydan Akyuz; Sayin, Cihat Burak; Erdal, Rengin; Ozcan, Cihangir; Haberal, Mehmet; 0000-0001-7220-7244; 0000-0002-7329-7576; 0000-0002-3462-7632; 29527987; ABH-7372-2020; AAK-2334-2021; AAK-1788-2021; AAJ-8097-2021
    Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease through a "gender role perspective." Patients were on hemodialysis treatment and on a wait list for transplant. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at the Baskent University Adana, Ankara, and Istanbul hemodialysis centers. Patients completed Short Form 36 Health Survey questionnaires voluntarily to evaluate quality of life. The questions were answered independently by patients while they were undergoing hemodialysis treatment. Results: The mean age of participants was 54 +/- 16.5 years. Quality of life was found to be higher in men (44.7 +/- 19.2), and there was a negative correlation between quality of life and age in both sexes, as well as marriage age, number of pregnancies, and age of patient at the first live birth in women (P < .05). We found statistically significant differences between men and women regarding physical health and mental health dimensions. Quality of life scores increased with level of education (P < .001). In addition, patients in Ankara had the highest quality of life compared with Istanbul and Adana (P < .01). Average time on hemodialysis treatment, the number of weekly hemodialysis sessions, mean time of the disease, and mean duration of abandoning hemodialysis sessions were negatively associated with all components of quality of life (P < .05). Conclusions: We found that sex, education level, social status, and home city of patients had a high impact on quality of life. Thus, it is essential to educate both male and female patients regarding sex/gender and health issues before transplant to increase the recipient's physical and mental health dimensions.