Obstáculos y estrategias de afrontamiento en la atención renal: estudio cualitativo en jóvenes con enfermedad renal crónica en diálisis peritoneal

Abstract This study aims at identifying the obstacles faced by young individuals on peritoneal dialysis treatment, as well as to examine the coping strategies they use in renal care. A qualitative study was carried out from a critical-interpretative approach. Participants were 12 young people with kidney failure, under peritoneal dialysis treatment, who lived in Guadalajara, Mexico. Using a snowball sampling, seven men and five women were selected. The data was obtained through narrative interviews and participant observation, as well as conversations on WhatsApp and Facebook. Content analysis...