Research Article
Factors Influencing Self-Management Among Patients Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2025
Pages:
76-85
Received:
19 July 2025
Accepted:
4 August 2025
Published:
28 August 2025
Abstract: To assess self-management and its influencing factors among patients receiving hemodialysis. Applying random sampling method, 180 patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) were included from February 2022 to June 2022 from a hemodialysis center of the tertiary university-affiliated hospital in Southern China. The self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self -rating depression scale (SDS) were administered to evaluate anxiety and depression. A self-management questionnaire was applied to assess the capacity of self-management. Demographic data and laboratory tests were assessed to inform the influencing factors on self-management in the MHD patients. The incidences of anxiety and depression were 34.89% and 30.02%, respectively, and the mean score of self-management was (55.51±11.22) in the MHD patients. More than half (57.8%) of the patients had low score of self-management. Monthly income, education level, duration of dialysis, plasma albumin (ALB), anxiety and depression were significant factors influencing self-management among patients receiving MHD (P<0.05). Self-management in MHD patients is at an intermediate level, especially among those who have low education level, poor economic status, disadvantaged nutritional condition, as well as unstable emotion. Tailored strategies should be developed to achieve better outcome for the patients undergoing MHD.
Abstract: To assess self-management and its influencing factors among patients receiving hemodialysis. Applying random sampling method, 180 patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) were included from February 2022 to June 2022 from a hemodialysis center of the tertiary university-affiliated hospital in Southern China. The self-rating anxiety scale (...
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Research Article
Effect of Plant Density on Grain Yield of Triticale (Variety Logawshibo) at Hawassa, Sidama Ethiopia
Adisu Regasa*,
Shelama Feyissa,
Magersa Tarrefaa
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2025
Pages:
86-89
Received:
11 August 2025
Accepted:
26 August 2025
Published:
10 October 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajbls.20251304.12
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Abstract: Triticale (×Triticosecale Wittmack) is a synthetic cereal crop developed from crosses between wheat and rye. It has gained importance due to its adaptability to marginal environments, high nutritional value, and multipurpose use as both food and feed. In Ethiopia, triticale is a relatively recent introduction; however, its productivity is often limited by inappropriate agronomic practices, particularly the use of non-optimal seed rates. Seed rate plays a vital role in determining plant population, competition for nutrients, and overall grain yield. Too low a seed rate results in sparse stands and low yield per unit area, while excessively high seed rates cause severe competition and reduce yield performance. Hence, identifying the optimum seed rate is necessary for maximizing yield. The present study was conducted at Hawassa University College of Agriculture research field during the 2020 off-season under irrigation to evaluate the effect of different seed rates on grain yield of triticale variety Logawshibo. Four seed rates (100, 125, 150, and 175 kg ha-1) were evaluated in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Data on grain yield were analyzed using ANOVA, and mean separation was carried out by LSD at 5% significance. Results showed that seed rate significantly influenced yield. The highest grain yield (39.67 q ha-1) was obtained at 150 kg ha-1, while the lowest (22.67 q ha-1) was recorded at 100 kg ha-1. Increasing the rate beyond 150 kg ha-1 reduced yield due to excessive competition for growth resources. Therefore, a seed rate of 150 kg ha-1 is recommended as the optimum density for triticale production in Hawassa and similar agro-ecologies.
Abstract: Triticale (×Triticosecale Wittmack) is a synthetic cereal crop developed from crosses between wheat and rye. It has gained importance due to its adaptability to marginal environments, high nutritional value, and multipurpose use as both food and feed. In Ethiopia, triticale is a relatively recent introduction; however, its productivity is often lim...
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Yuan Chen*
