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To explore depression patterns among hemodialysis patients in Yemen and assess implications for mental-health screening.

May 8, 2026Open Access

Domain-specific depression patterns among hemodialysis patients in Yemen: implications for mental-health screening in resource-limited settings

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To explore depression patterns among hemodialysis patients in Yemen and assess implications for mental-health screening.
Analyzed depression prevalence among hemodialysis patients in Sana'a
Identified associations between income, multimorbidity, smoking, and depression symptoms
Recommended integrating mental-health screening into dialysis care
Depressive symptoms were highly prevalent among hemodialysis patients in Sana'a, with significant associations identified.
Low income and multimorbidity linked to somatic symptoms.
Smoking status and income associated with cognitive-affective symptoms.

Abstract

= 0.008), although this finding should be interpreted with caution. Low income and multimorbidity were associated with somatic symptoms, whereas smoking status and income were associated with cognitive-affective symptoms. Depressive symptoms were highly prevalent among hemodialysis patients in Sana'a, highlighting the need to integrate mental-health screening into dialysis care. Reducing financial barriers to treatment should also be prioritized in dialysis care settings in Sana'a and similar resource-limited settings.

Domain-specific depression patterns among hemodialysis patients in Yemen: implications for mental-health screening in resource-limited settings

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