Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz,Ahvaz,Iran
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Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is defined as a persistent functional and structural disorder that leads to slow, progressive, and irreversible loss of kidney function. Regular exercise can help improve kidney function.
Methods: The present study aimed to investigate the reasons for the lack of participation of dialysis patients in Khuzestan province in sports activities. It was conducted with an exploratory-applied nature and a mixed qualitative-quantitative method. The statistical population in the qualitative section included 18 experts knowledgeable on the subject, and in the quantitative section, with 2631 dialysis patients, a sample size of 335 was determined. The data collection tool in the qualitative section was a semi-structured interview. In the quantitative section, the data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire based on the interview results. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the characteristics of the subjects, and in inferential statistics, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and one-sample t-test were used to determine the impact of each of the 10 factors. SPSS 22 and Smart PLS software were used for data analysis.
Findings: In the qualitative section, 20 sub-categories and 10 main categories were extracted. The categories included individual, interpersonal, temporal, attitudinal, economic and supportive, environmental, educational and research, self-actualization and behavioral, management and planning, and cultural factors, which are among the most important barriers to the participation of dialysis patients in sports activities. In the quantitative section, a questionnaire with 35 items was designed. Its face and content validity and its reliability were confirmed with values of ..., ..., and 0.92, respectively.
Conclusion: The study showed that the main barriers to sports participation for dialysis patients include individual factors (fear, low motivation), interpersonal factors (lack of family/medical team support), and educational-research factors (lack of awareness among patients and medical staff). It is suggested that targeted educational programs for patients and families, psychosocial support through peer support groups, and the design of safe exercise protocols by specialists be implemented to improve participation and quality of life.
Methods: The present study aimed to investigate the reasons for the lack of participation of dialysis patients in Khuzestan province in sports activities. It was conducted with an exploratory-applied nature and a mixed qualitative-quantitative method. The statistical population in the qualitative section included 18 experts knowledgeable on the subject, and in the quantitative section, with 2631 dialysis patients, a sample size of 335 was determined. The data collection tool in the qualitative section was a semi-structured interview. In the quantitative section, the data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire based on the interview results. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the characteristics of the subjects, and in inferential statistics, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and one-sample t-test were used to determine the impact of each of the 10 factors. SPSS 22 and Smart PLS software were used for data analysis.
Findings: In the qualitative section, 20 sub-categories and 10 main categories were extracted. The categories included individual, interpersonal, temporal, attitudinal, economic and supportive, environmental, educational and research, self-actualization and behavioral, management and planning, and cultural factors, which are among the most important barriers to the participation of dialysis patients in sports activities. In the quantitative section, a questionnaire with 35 items was designed. Its face and content validity and its reliability were confirmed with values of ..., ..., and 0.92, respectively.
Conclusion: The study showed that the main barriers to sports participation for dialysis patients include individual factors (fear, low motivation), interpersonal factors (lack of family/medical team support), and educational-research factors (lack of awareness among patients and medical staff). It is suggested that targeted educational programs for patients and families, psychosocial support through peer support groups, and the design of safe exercise protocols by specialists be implemented to improve participation and quality of life.
Keywords: ", Exercise activities", ", Dialysis patients", ", Quality of life", ", Barriers to participation", ", Khuzestan province"
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