DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/dmj.v15i4.53499

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND THE SEVERITY OF FATIGUE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING REGULAR HEMODIALYSIS

*Sandra Rosa Uli Siahaan orcid  -  Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Jl. Dr. Mansyur No.5, Padang Bulan, Kec. Medan Baru, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20155, Indonesia
Riri Andri Muzasti orcid  -  Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Jl. Dr. Mansyur No.5, Padang Bulan, Kec. Medan Baru, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20155, Indonesia
Gema Nazri Yanni orcid  -  Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Jl. Dr. Mansyur No.5, Padang Bulan, Kec. Medan Baru, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20155, Indonesia
Devira Zahara orcid  -  Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Jl. Dr. Mansyur No.5, Padang Bulan, Kec. Medan Baru, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20155, Indonesia
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Introduction: Numerous studies indicate that fatigue is among the most frequently reported side effects in hemodialysis, and if left unaddressed it can negatively affect their quality of life. Conversely, family support may significantly enhance the quality of life for hemodialysis patients. This study explore the association between family support and fatigue in patients undergoing regular hemodialysis. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional survey design involving patients who regularly received hemodialysis at Haji Adam Malik Hospital. Participants were selected through consecutive sampling. Fatigue levels were assessed using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) Questionnaire, which was translated into Bahasa. Family support was assessed using the Family Support Questionnaire developed by Rosyidah. The data collected from the sampling were analyzed using SPSS version 27. Results: Among the 100 hemodialysis patients, 62% reported recieving good family support, 26% reported recieving enough family support, and 12% reported recieving low family support. A survey indicated that 48% of respondents felt mild fatigue, while 36% reported moderate fatigue, and 16% felt severe fatigue. Spearman Ranks test showed a significant association between family support and fatigue (r=0,378 ; p=<0,01). Conclusion: Family support is significantly associated with fatigue in regular hemodialysis patients.

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Keywords: Fatigue, Family Support, Hemodialysis

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