Perception of Psychological Distress and Support Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Khulna City Corporation
SM Shamima Rahman1, Ety Rani2
1SM Shamima Rahman, Former Student, Social Sciences School, Sociology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.
2Ety Rani, Assistant Professor, Social Science School, Sociology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.
Manuscript received on 28 August 2025 | First Revised Manuscript received on 07 September 2025 | Second Revised Manuscript received on 16 December 2025 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 January 2026 | Manuscript published on 30 January 2026 | PP: 1-5 | Volume-6 Issue-2 January 2026 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijpmh.F112805060925 | DOI: 10.54105/ijpmh.F1128.06020126
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Abstract: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a significant global concern. This qualitative research study aims to explore the relationship between the perception of psychological distress and support for people living with CKD. The study employed a qualitative research design. The in-depth interview method has been used to collect data. The Shaheed Sheikh Abu Naser Specialized Hospital in Khulna City Corporation was purposively selected as the study area. A semi-structured interview schedule was used for collecting data from a purposively selected sample of 16 patients. The fieldwork duration was from October 5, 2023, to November 5, 2023. The study reveals that a majority of the participants were in the fourth or fifth stages of CKD. In the first or second stages, they received sufficient support from family, relatives, and neighbours. However, when they reached the 4th or 5th stages of CKD, they seemed to be a burden for their family. They were not financially stable to continue their dialysis, since they could not do any income-generating activities due to their illness. Additionally, they did not receive any financial assistance from relatives or organizations. They passed their life in a hard way. Since most of the participants were in the last stage of CKD, and could not get sufficient support, they suffered seriously from depression, anxiety and mental stress. By advancing knowledge of the relationship between support and psychological distress in this setting, the research will help develop targeted strategies to enhance the overall well-being of CKD patients and their support networks, thereby mitigating their psychological distress.
Keywords: Chronic Kidney Disease, Support, Psychological Distress.
Scope of the Article: Medicine