Prevalence of Dialysis Catheter-Related Complication and Associated Risk Factors in Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis in Eight Dialysis Centers in Addis Ababa 2023-2024
| dc.contributor.advisor | Getahun Tarekegn | |
| dc.contributor.author | Helen G/Medhin | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-22T16:01:16Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-22T16:01:16Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-02-13 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background Central venous catheters are widely used to initiate hemodialysis despite recommendations for arteriovenous access use from the Dialysis Outcomes. Catheter-related complications are notable in patients on chronic hemodialysis. However, data on the prevalence is lacking. This study determined the prevalence and risk factors associated with catheter-related complications among patients receiving chronic hemodialysis in eight hemodialysis centers in Addis Ababa. Objective Assessed the prevalence of dialysis catheter-related complications among patients on chronic hemodialysis and the associated risk factors in patients on chronic dialysis in dialysis centers in Addis Ababa. Methodology A multi-center cross-sectional study involving 239 chronic hemodialysis patients using dialysis catheters for access was conducted at eight dialysis centers in Addis Ababa. Result In the study, it was found that complications related to catheters occurred in 48.1% of all patients. The proportion of patients who experienced catheter-related infections was 45.2%. The overall incidence of catheter infections was 11.07 per 1,000 catheter days. Notably, catheter-related bloodstream infections accounted for 86.1% of all catheter-related infections. Additionally, factors such as catheter reinsertion, the presence of underlying diabetes, and the duration of the catheter on day 30 were associated with an increased risk of infection. Conclusion This study found a high rate of dialysis catheter-related complications. Measures to minimize catheter-related complications should be implemented. Key words Central venous catheter, chronic hemodialysis, arteriovenous access complications among patients receiving chronic hemodialysis in eight hemodialysis centers in Addis Ababa | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8514 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Central venous catheter chronic hemodialysis arteriovenous access | |
| dc.title | Prevalence of Dialysis Catheter-Related Complication and Associated Risk Factors in Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis in Eight Dialysis Centers in Addis Ababa 2023-2024 | |
| dc.type | Thesis |