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Table 6 Perception on importance of adherence to various treatment modalities

From: Treatment adherence and perception in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a cross – sectional study from Palestine

Item # in ESRD-AQ

Perception on importance

Highly/Very important n (%)

Moderately important n (%)

Little/Not important n (%)

11

How important do you think it is to follow your dialysis schedule?

212 (96.3)

6 (2.7)

2 (1)

22

How important do you think it is to take your medicines as scheduled?

188 (85.5)

22 (10)

10 (4.5)

32

How important do you think it is to limit your fluid intake?

195 (88.6)

17 (7.7)

8 (3.7)

41

How important do you think it is important for you to watch your diet daily?

171 (77.7)

29 (13.2)

20 (9.1)

  1. Abbreviation: ESRD-AQ End-Stage Renal Disease Adherence Questionnaire