Dialysis in Zimbabwe (DIAZ)
DIAZ aimed to investigate the prevalence, profile, and survivorship of patients on dialysis in Zimbabwe. The study recruited adult patients from 16 private and public dialysis units in Zimbabwe who commenced dialysis between 1 February 2018 and 28 February 2019. Over 300 participants were recruited into the study. Participants were followed up for up to 12 months until 29 February 2020.
Study design
Cohort - clinical, Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
344 (participants)
Age at first data collection
Varied (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2019
Primary Institutions
George Institute for Global Health (GIGH)
University of Sydney (USYD)
University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
Profile paper DOI
Not available
Funders
George Institute for Global Health (GIGH)
International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
University of Sydney (USYD)
Ongoing?
No
Data types collected
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
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