Table 1 General information of the patients
Variables | Number of patients | Percentage of patients | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | |||
Male | 177 | 58.8 % | |
Female | 124 | 41.2 % | |
Age (years) | 53.5 ± 13.9 | ||
Dialysis Mode | |||
Hemodialysis | 245 | 81.4 % | |
Hemodiafiltration | 7 | 2.3 % | |
Combination of both | 49 | 16.3 % | |
Dialysis frequency | |||
Three times/week | 242 | 80.4 % | |
Five times/two weeks | 19 | 6.3 % | |
Twice/week | 25 | 8.3 % | |
Other | 15 | 5 % | |
Average dialysis duration (years) | 6.26 ± 5.57 | ||