BACKGROUND: Relatively little is known about racial differences in health-related quality of life (HRQL) among patients receiving dialysis for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or how such differences may relate to preferences for renal transplantation. METHODS: We surveyed 1392 patients, ages 18-54 approximately 10 months after they initiated dialysis in 4 regions of the United States. The HRQL measures analyzed were overall health, emotional health, physical activity, energy level, social activity, and effect of ESRD on daily life. We also examined whether the measures of HRQL were associated with patients' preferences for renal transplantation by race. RESULTS: After adjustment for socioeconomic and clinical characteristics, Black women and men reported better overall health than White women and men, respectively. Black women reported higher energy levels than White women, and Black men reported less negative effects of ESRD on daily life compared to White men. Black men with high levels of physical activity were less likely to be certain about preferring a transplant than White men with similar levels of physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Black patients receiving dialysis reported better HRQL than White patients, even after controlling for potential confounders. Racial differences in preferences for renal transplantation among men may be associated with their levels of physical activity.
BACKGROUND: Relatively little is known about racial differences in health-related quality of life (HRQL) among patients receiving dialysis for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or how such differences may relate to preferences for renal transplantation. METHODS: We surveyed 1392 patients, ages 18-54 approximately 10 months after they initiated dialysis in 4 regions of the United States. The HRQL measures analyzed were overall health, emotional health, physical activity, energy level, social activity, and effect of ESRD on daily life. We also examined whether the measures of HRQL were associated with patients' preferences for renal transplantation by race. RESULTS: After adjustment for socioeconomic and clinical characteristics, Black women and men reported better overall health than Whitewomen and men, respectively. Black women reported higher energy levels than Whitewomen, and Black men reported less negative effects of ESRD on daily life compared to Whitemen. Black men with high levels of physical activity were less likely to be certain about preferring a transplant than Whitemen with similar levels of physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Black patients receiving dialysis reported better HRQL than Whitepatients, even after controlling for potential confounders. Racial differences in preferences for renal transplantation among men may be associated with their levels of physical activity.
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