PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)

The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Body Image in Chronic Kidney Failure Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Wirawan, Alfonsius Ade (Unknown)
Gratsia Victoria Fernandez (Unknown)
Stefan Andrew Glorious Kambey (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Apr 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Patients undergoing hemodialysis often experience physical changes. These changes can affect their perception of their body image. Self-esteem is believed to be a key determinant of body image. Methods: This was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. Measurements were made using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) and the Body Image Scale (BIS). The sample size was 78 patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. Results: The Spearman rank test between self-esteem and body image in patients undergoing hemodialysis showed a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) and an r-value of 0.404, indicating a statistically significant positive correlation between the two variables. Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between self-esteem and body image in patients undergoing hemodialysis

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Journal Info

Abbrev

PHJ

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing

Description

Professional health journal is an open access journal with a wide range (Scope) of fields of nursing including basic research in nursing, management nursing, emergencies, and critical nursing, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, maternity nursing, maternity nursing, child nursing, ...