End Stage Renal Disease

The Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction among Patients with End Stage Renal Disease in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 9: Dec (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.234

Synopsis:

The prevalence of sexual dysfunctions among patients with end stage renal disease in Jamaica is considerably high for both males and females.

ABSTRACT

Background: Sexual performance and gratification impact quality of life. Although recognized in the literature as a problem, sexual dysfunction among patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) has never been studied in Jamaica.

Received:

19 Aug, 2013

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

erectile dysfunction

End Stage Renal Disease

Anaemia

hypoactive sexual disorder

orgasmic disorder

sexual desire disorder

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 18 Feb, 2014

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Quality of Life in End Stage Renal Disease: A Multicentre Comparative Study

Issue:

Vol 58, Issue 3 (2009)

Pages:

235–242

Synopsis:

Overall quality of life in patients with end stage renal disease is good. Domain of highest concern were burden of kidney disease and patient satisfaction.

ABSTRACT

Background: Quality of Life (QOL) in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is an important measure of dialysis adequacy. Health related QOL is an independent risk factor for mortality in ESRD. The Kidney Disease QOL questionnaire is a highly validated disease targeted instrument with global application. We sought to document QOL and the predictive factors in a cohort of patients with ESRD in Jamaica and Panama.

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

quality of life

End Stage Renal Disease

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 18 Sep, 2013

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Report from the Caribbean Renal Registry, 2006

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 4 (2007)

Pages:

355–63

Synopsis:

Early detection of breast cancer has been shown to decrease death rate. In Jamaica, there is a low screening rate. The authors review the various imaging modalities and their roles, particularly the continued importance of mammographic screening.

ABSTRACT

Aim: To develop a renal registry that will monitor renal epidemiology in the Caribbean and help determine the burden of disease.

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soyibo_report_from_the_caribbean_renal_registry.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

End Stage Renal Disease

Caribbean Renal Registry

Journal Authors:

AK Soyibo

EN Barton