Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Motasem Salah

Publications

• Research Article
  End-Stage Renal Disease in the Gaza Strip and its Relationship to Risk Factors
  Author(s): Hammoda Abu-Odah, Ali El-Khateeb and Motasem SalahHammoda Abu-Odah, Ali El-Khateeb and Motasem Salah
  
  End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Understanding the risk factors of ESRD can help identify preventive strategies. This study aimed to determine the risk factors of ESRD among patients undergoing hemodialysis in the governmental hospitals in Gaza Strip. Retrospective-hospital basedcase control study was conducted on patients with ESRD, at Ministry of Health Hospitals at the time of study in 2014 (N=264), proportional stratified random sample used for sample selection (n=132) cases matched with sex, age, and locality to 132 control were chosen. Data was collected using a questionnaire including socio-demographic, medical history, and life style and additional data were obtained from medical record. The results showed that the most common risk factors associated with ESRD were hypertension (42.4% versus .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000248

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