CAPTURING THE PHENOMENOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS IN GUJRAT, PAKISTAN

Authors

  • Noreena Kausar Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
  • Maria Mazhar Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan 
  • Sonia . Department of Sociology, University of Gujrat Gujrat, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v5i02.1341

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease is becoming more prevalent and causing major health issues worldwide. Hemodialysis is most commonly used to treat chronic kidney disease. Even though it prolongs life, the complicated nature of the treatment process affects patients' normal lives and causes mental health problems. A qualitative method with a phenomenological approach was used in the current study. Data were collected by conducting the semi-structured interview with 10 participants selected through purposive sampling from 2 (1 public & 1 private) Hospitals in Gujrat, Pakistan. Following data collection, verbatim transcripts were converted into themes using the Braun and Clarke (2006) thematic analysis technique. Three major themes about the effect of illness emerged from the narrative of participants in this study: (1) Uncertainty, (2) Impact, (3) Dependency. The results shed light on the experiences of hemodialysis patients, who depend heavily on strong social, familial, and societal support systems to prevent feelings of loneliness, helplessness, and depression. Health professionals can use the study's findings to enhance the standard of care and help patients receiving hemodialysis live better lives.

Keywords: Hemodialysis; Kidney failure; Patients; Phenomenology, Pakistan.

Author Biographies

  • Noreena Kausar, Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan

    Assistant Professor/ Clinical Psychologist

     

     

  • Maria Mazhar, Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan 

    Ph.D. Scholar

  • Sonia ., Department of Sociology, University of Gujrat Gujrat, Pakistan

    Associate Lecturer

Additional Files

Published

2023-05-31

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 02 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Social Research (PJSR)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

[1]
“CAPTURING THE PHENOMENOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS IN GUJRAT, PAKISTAN”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 5, no. 02, pp. 1200–1209, May 2023, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v5i02.1341.