Assessment of nutritional status of patients on hemodilaysis: a single center study from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Authors

Khadija A. Alharbi, Florida International UniversityFollow

Document Type

Thesis

Major/Program

Dietetics and Nutrition

First Advisor's Name

Dr. Evelyn Enrione

First Advisor's Committee Title

Committee Chair

Second Advisor's Name

Adriana Campa

Third Advisor's Name

Victoria Castellanos

Keywords

Malnutrition, Hemodialysis, Nutritional assessment, Subjective Global Assessment

Date of Defense

3-26-2010

Abstract

Malnutrition (MN) is prevalent worldwide in hemodialysis patients (HDP); however it has not been assessed in HDP living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of MN in HDP at the Jeddah Kidney Center as well as to determine if the 7-point subjective global assessment (SGA) correlates with anthropometric [Body Mass Index (BMI), Tricep Skinfold Thickness (TSF), Mid-Arm Muscle Circumference (MAMC)], or biochemical (albumin) measurements. In a cross sectional, descriptive study, 270 HDP were assessed for MN. Over half of the HDP were malnourished, with 47.8% moderately and 6.3% severely malnourished. Fifty-eight percent of HDP did not adhere to their diet prescription. As albumin, BMI, TSF, and MAMC decreased, malnutrition became more severe (p < .01). Patients who were female (OR=.43, p=.001), older (OR=.45, p=.001), with no education (OR=3.10, p=.001), underweight (OR=3.56, p<.001), small TSF (OR=1.12, p=.001), and small MAMC (OR=1.15, p=.001) were more likely to be malnourished. The prevalence of MN is high in these HDP. A consistent nutritional assessment protocol is warranted and should be implemented to decrease MN in Saudi HDP.

Identifier

FI10041637

Recommended Citation

Alharbi, Khadija A., "Assessment of nutritional status of patients on hemodilaysis: a single center study from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia." (2010). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 178.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/178