Analysis of the Current Situation of Stigma Among Elderly Hemodialysis Patients and its Influencing Factors

Abstract

Objective: To understand the current situation of stigma among elderly hemodialysis patients and to analyze its influencing factors. Methods: Convenience sampling was used to select 242 elderly patients undergoing hemodialysis in one of the two tertiary hospitals in Mianyang City. The survey was carried out from December 2022 to March 2023, with the Basic Information Questionnaire, the Social Influence Scale, and the Collaborative Social Support Scale. All influencing factors were analyzed by correlation analysis, univariate analysis, and multiple linear regression. Results: The average stigma score among elderly hemodialysis patients was 72.94 ± 9.58, and the influencing factors of stigma among elderly hemodialysis patients were determined to be social support and economic status (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The occurrence of stigma among elderly hemodialysis patients was at a moderate to high level, and the influencing factors were mainly economic status and social support. To reduce the occurrence of stigma in elderly hemodialysis patients, appropriate economic support from families and social support from medical personnel are needed.