Association between Nutritional Status and Quality of Life in Stages 3 to 5 Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Abstract

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) significantly impacts the quality of life (QOL) in affected individuals. This study aims to evaluate the association between nutritional status and health-related QOL in CKD patients. A cohort of 150 CKD patients attending the Nephrology Department of a tertiary health facility in southern Nigeria participated in the study after providing informed consent. An adapted KDQOL-SF-36 questionnaire was administered. Nutritional status was categorized as well-nourished, mildly to moderately malnourished, or severely malnourished. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) with descriptive statistics and Pearson's Chi-square test. The study population predominantly comprised males (70.00%) with a mean age of 50.9 years.