EFFECT OF NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM ON HEALTH STATUS OF HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS IN MAKKAH AREA.

Background: Patients with end-stage renal disease are required to undergo long-term hemodialysis. Nutrition education process is an attempt to improve patient health.In order to promote behavior change, it is important to assesswhether patients have adequate knowledge and skills toimplement a fluid limitation and adhere suitable foods outside the dialysis setting. Objectives: Assess the effect of nutrition education program on health status of hemodialysis patient in Makkah. Methodology: Thestudy was conducted on 80 patents fromhemodialysis unit of King Faisal hospital and Al Noor Specialist hospital in MakkahAlmukkaramah. All cases had clinical and laboratory evidence of chronic renal disease. Specific questionnaire was used to collect medical, dietary history and knowledge of the patients. Anthropometric measurements were done. Arab food analysis program version 10th was used for nutrient analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 20. Results:The obtained data showed a highly significant decrease in serum Na and K between patients after education than before. Serum levels of Ph and PTH was decreased after education but insignificantly than before education. The knowledge of hemodialysis patient was increased after nutrition education program than before. Conclusion and Recommendation:The present study suggested that intervention using nutrition education program improving knowledge and skills of the hemodialysis patient toward their disease and dietary management to improve their nutritional status.