From: Cost of dialysis in Tanzania: evidence from the provider’s perspective
Variable | Total Number of patients (34) | Percentage | |
---|---|---|---|
Gender | |||
Male | 23 | 68 | |
Female | 11 | 32 | |
Age distribution | |||
15-29 | 8 | 24 | |
30-49 | 17 | 50 | |
50-69 | 8 | 23 | |
70-89 | 1 | 3 | |
Causes of ESRD | 31 | ||
Chronic Glomerulonephritis | 20 | 64 | |
Diabetes nephropathy | 4 | 13 | |
Hypertension | 3 | 10 | |
Polycystic | 3 | 10 | |
Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome rinse | 1 | 3 | |
Causes of AKI | 3 | ||
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis | 2 | 67 | |
Placenta abruption | 1 | 33 | |
Type of vascular access | |||
Catheter (jugular, subclavian, femoral) | 21 | 62 | |
Arteriovenous fistula | 12 | 35 | |
Arteriovenous graft | 1 | 3 |