Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A (2024)

Several psychological problems may manifest among other pathology-comorbidity conditions. The prevalence of this has depression among patients with kidney failure, hampering their motivating desires, therefore affecting treatment adherence. The study focused on psychological behavior and other attributes affecting depression within this population. Using the power of statistical analysis of quantifiably measured factors of depression, it was determined, among major findings, that sadness, hopelessness, failure, self-contempt, insomnia, fatigue, and loss of weight were quintessential factors. Stress, guilt, and neglect of physical health did not show any significance, however, it explores the factors that individual and contextual mannerism came into play. This established the need for integrating mental health support into nephrology care to pursue emotional and physical challenges among patients suffering from renal failure. Recommendations included psychological interventions, educating the providers and caregivers, and further research in the area of interaction relating mental health with chronic illness management. The present study hence laid down a holistic, coordinated patient flow for improvement in both care and wellness of this vulnerable population.