Differences in perceptions by stage of fluid adherence.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to determine in a group of hemodialysis patients whether perceptions of barriers to and benefits of adherence to fluid limitations, perceived seriousness of and susceptibility to the consequences of nonadherence, self-efficacy, and thirst differed by stage of fluid adherence.


METHODS
Cross-sectional descriptive design.


METHODS
There were 147 participants from rural, suburban, and urban outpatient hemodialysis units.


RESULTS
Significant differences were found in perceived benefits, barriers, seriousness, susceptibility, and thirst intensity by stage of fluid adherence. There were no significant differences in self-efficacy by stage of fluid adherence.


CONCLUSIONS
Stage of fluid adherence may be important to consider when designing interventions to reduce fluid intake.
Welch
Janet L
JL
Department of Adult Health, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. jwelch@iupui.edu
Perkins
Susan M
SM
Evans
Jovier D
JD
Bajpai
Sarita
S
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004326:Drinking; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D010465:Perception; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000523:psychology*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013894:Thirst; D015430:Weight Gain