Association between handgrip strength and nutritional indicators in patients undergoing hemodialysis

Authors

  • Ellen de Souza Almeida Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia
  • Danielle Cristina Guimarães da Silva Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia
  • Joice Natielle Mariano de Almeida Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia
  • Thailane Carvalho dos Santos Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2021.51176

Keywords:

Chronic renal disease. Hand-held dynamometer. Anthropometry. Hemodialysis.

Abstract

Objective: To assess the association between handgrip strength (HGS) and nutritional indicators in patients undergoing hemodialysis in western Bahia State, Brazil. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted with adult and elderly patients attending a hemodialysis unit in western Bahia. A structured questionnaire containing sociodemographic questions was administered, and anthropometric, body composition, clinical, and biochemical variables were analyzed. HGS was measured on the non-fistula side using a Saehan® hydraulic dynamometer. Data analysis was performed using Stata version 13.1. Results: A total of 113 patients were evaluated, most of whom were male (60.55%) and aged between 35 and 59 years (57.52%). Positive associations were found between height and HGS; the higher the patient height, the higher the HGS (p = 0.020). Higher post-dialysis body weight was also associated with higher HGS (p = 0.002). Triceps skinfold thickness was inversely associated (p = 0.007) with HGS, whereas phase angle showed a positive association (p = 0.018). Conclusion: HGS was positively associated with height, post-dialysis body weight, and phase angle but negatively associated with triceps skinfold thickness.

 

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Published

2021-01-28

How to Cite

Almeida, E. de S., Silva, D. C. G. da, de Almeida, J. N. M., & dos Santos, T. C. (2021). Association between handgrip strength and nutritional indicators in patients undergoing hemodialysis. DEMETRA: Food, Nutrition & Health, 16, e51176. https://doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2021.51176

Issue

Vol. 16 (2021)

Section

Clinical Nutrition

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