stdClass Object ( [id] => 15494 [paper_index] => 202504-01-020829 [title] => QUALITY OF LIFE AND TREATMENT-SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS: A SEQUENTIAL EXPLANATORY STUDY AS A BASIS FOR BEDSIDE MENTAL HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE [description] => [author] => Marie Eugenie Escandor Arcilla, Dr. Aimee Rose A. Manda [googlescholar] => [doi] => [year] => 2025 [month] => April [volume] => 11 [issue] => 4 [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/April/202504-01-020829.pdf [abstract] => This study examines the quality of life (QOL) and treatment-seeking behavior (TSB) of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in the Philippines. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research analyzes the interplay between patient demographics, healthcare access, and psychosocial factors affecting CKD management. Results indicate that most participants were middle-aged males, exhibiting moderate QOL levels, with notable impacts on physical and mental well-being. A weak, non-significant correlation was found between QOL and TSB, suggesting that other factors, such as cultural beliefs, financial constraints, and social isolation, may have greater influence. The study proposes a bedside mental healthcare initiative to enhance psychological support for CKD patients, advocating for increased government funding, culturally sensitive health education, and comprehensive rehabilitation services [keywords] => [doj] => 2025-04-04 [hit] => [status] => [award_status] => P [orderr] => 2 [journal_id] => 1 [googlesearch_link] => [edit_on] => [is_status] => 1 [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) [short_code] => IJMR [eissn] => 2455-3662 (Online) [pissn] => - -- [home_page_wrapper] => images/products_image/11.IJMR.png ) Error fetching PDF file.