Factors associated with the quality of life of living kidney donors in Korea: A cross-sectional study

This study investigated the relationship between self-determination, physical health status, and Health related Quality of Life (=HRQoL) among living kidney donors. A descriptive survey was conducted between 2019 and 2020 and included 111 kidney donors. Data were collected using a self-report questi...

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Published in:Medicine (Baltimore) 2024-05, Vol.103 (19), p.e38068-e38068
Main Authors: Min, Kyungok, Hwang, Younghui
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Health Status
Humans
Kidney Transplantation - psychology
Living Donors - psychology
Living Donors - statistics & numerical data
Male
Middle Aged
Observational Study
Personal Autonomy
Quality of Life - psychology
Republic of Korea
Self Report
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study investigated the relationship between self-determination, physical health status, and Health related Quality of Life (=HRQoL) among living kidney donors. A descriptive survey was conducted between 2019 and 2020 and included 111 kidney donors. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire on general and donation-related characteristics, self-determination, and HRQoL. The data also included medical records reflecting the physical health status at the time of the survey. Data were analyzed using a multiple regression model. Factors associated with HRQoL were perceived health recovery after donation (β = 0.42, P 
ISSN:0025-7974
1536-5964
DOI:10.1097/MD.0000000000038068