Body Changes and Decreased Sexual Drive after Dialysis: A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Women at an Ambulatory Dialysis Unit in Spain

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has considerable effects on the quality of life of patients, impairing everyday activities and leading to lifestyle changes, as well as affecting body image and intimate relationships. Our aim was to describe the experience of female patients with CKD at an ambulatory di...

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Main Authors: Miriam Álvarez-Villarreal, Juan Francisco Velarde-García, Lourdes Chocarro-Gonzalez, Jorge Pérez-Corrales, Javier Gueita-Rodriguez, Domingo Palacios-Ceña
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/17/3086