<![CDATA[Background : Patients undergoing hemodialysis are at risk of malnutrition due to inadequate nutritional intake and clinical factors. Objective : This study aimed to analyze the relationships between protein intake, hemodialysis duration, and nutritional status among patients with chronic kidney disease at RSUD Wangaya Denpasar. Methods : This cross-sectional observational study included 36 patients aged 19–70 years undergoing hemodialysis 2–3 times weekly at the Hemodialysis Unit of RSUD Wangaya Denpasar. Participants were selected using consecutive sampling. Protein intake was assessed using a 2×24-hour food recall, hemodialysis duration through direct interviews, and nutritional status using the Dialysis Malnutrition Score. Data were analyzed using Spearman correlation. Results : Protein intake was significantly associated with nutritional status (p = 0.003), whereas hemodialysis duration was not (p = 0.904). Most participants had inadequate protein intake and had undergone hemodialysis for 1–3 years. Conclusions : Protein intake was significantly associated with nutritional status, while hemodialysis duration was not. Adequate protein intake is important for maintaining nutritional status and preventing malnutrition among patients undergoing hemodialysis. Keyword : Protein, Hemodialysis, Nutritional Status, Chronic Kidney Failure]]>
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