Stages of depression

(Hamilton Depression Rating Scale)

Pre Dialysis

Dialysis

P-Value

No depression

43 (38.7%)

33 (16.2%)

<0.001¹

Mild depression

2 (1.8%)

11 (5.4%)

Moderate depression

6 (5.4%)

20 (9.8%)

Severe depression

60 (54.1%)

140 (68.6%)

Total

111 (100.0%)

204 (100.0%)