Research Article

Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak

Volume: 17 Number: 2 August 24, 2026
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Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak

Abstract

Introduction: Depression and anxiety are common psychological complications in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) receiving renal replacement therapy (RRT). The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the psychological distress experienced by these patients. This study aimed to investigate the anxiety and depression levels of patients receiving RRT during the COVID-19 outbreak and to identify the factors associated with these psychological outcomes. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted among adult patients who were received peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis treatment for at least 6 months. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to assess anxiety and depression levels. Demographic and clinical data were also collected. Results: A total of 150 patients participated in the study, with a mean age of 54.3 ± 14.6 years. The majority of patients were male (60.7%) and married (70.7%). The mean HADS anxiety score was 8.9± 4.3, and the mean HADS depression score was 7.9±4.2. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was 44.7% and 38.7%, respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed that female gender, lower education level, and comorbidities were significantly associated with higher anxiety and depression levels. Discussion: The study findings suggest that anxiety and depression are prevalent among patients receiving RRT during the COVID-19 outbreak. Female gender, lower education level, and comorbidities were identified as risk factors for these psychological outcomes. Healthcare providers should be aware of these risk factors and provide appropriate support and interventions to improve the mental well-being of patients with ESRD receiving RRT during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Supporting Institution

This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Ethical Statement

Approval for the study was granted by the Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine Ethics Committee (2012-KAEK-38) (no:72867572.050.01.04-57401, dated: 30.04.2020).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Nefroloji

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 24, 2026

Submission Date

December 9, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 5, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 17 Number: 2

APA
Altuntaş, A., Ersoy, S., Tutum, Ş., & Demirel, H. (2026). Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 17(2), 354-365. https://doi.org/10.22312/sdusbed.1838826
AMA
1.Altuntaş A, Ersoy S, Tutum Ş, Demirel H. Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;17(2):354-365. doi:10.22312/sdusbed.1838826
Chicago
Altuntaş, Atila, Sıddıka Ersoy, Şeniz Tutum, and Hasret Demirel. 2026. “Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 17 (2): 354-65. https://doi.org/10.22312/sdusbed.1838826.
EndNote
Altuntaş A, Ersoy S, Tutum Ş, Demirel H (August 1, 2026) Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 17 2 354–365.
IEEE
[1]A. Altuntaş, S. Ersoy, Ş. Tutum, and H. Demirel, “Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak”, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 354–365, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.22312/sdusbed.1838826.
ISNAD
Altuntaş, Atila - Ersoy, Sıddıka - Tutum, Şeniz - Demirel, Hasret. “Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 17/2 (August 1, 2026): 354-365. https://doi.org/10.22312/sdusbed.1838826.
JAMA
1.Altuntaş A, Ersoy S, Tutum Ş, Demirel H. Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;17:354–365.
MLA
Altuntaş, Atila, et al. “Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 17, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 354-65, doi:10.22312/sdusbed.1838826.
Vancouver
1.Atila Altuntaş, Sıddıka Ersoy, Şeniz Tutum, Hasret Demirel. Anxiety And Depression Level Of Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Outbreak. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026 Aug. 1;17(2):354-65. doi:10.22312/sdusbed.1838826