Self-Care of Pruritus Among Patients Undergoing Regular Hemodialysis Sessions

Authors

  • Zainab Hassan Abd-kadham Author
  • Sahar Adham Ali Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.37.10.16

Keywords:

Self-care, Hemodialysis, Pruritus

Abstract

Objective: To assess pruritus disorders among patients undergoing hemodialysis

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Al-Hilla City Al-Imam Sadeq Teaching Hospital, Iraq, from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026.

Methodology: The study described specific phenomena of interest related to self-care knowledge deficit for pruritus disorders among patients undergoing regular hemodialysis sessions.

Results: Overall knowledge level of the participants was predominantly at a moderate level and most items achieved mean scores ranging from 1.50 to 1.63.

Conclusion: There is a huge knowledge deficit in patients’ knowledge regarding the nature of skin changes and importance of professional skin care, which may lead to exacerbation of these conditions.

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Published

2026-11-01

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 10 (2026): Medical forum Monthly

Section

Original Articles

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Copyright (c) 2026 Zainab Hassan Abd-kadham, Sahar Adham Ali (Author)

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Self-Care of Pruritus Among Patients Undergoing Regular Hemodialysis Sessions. (2026). Medical Forum Monthly, 37(10). https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.37.10.16