Factores asociados a las úlceras en miembros inferiores del paciente con enfermedad renal crónica en un centro de diálisis.

Introduction: adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a higher risk of developing ulcers, especially lower extremities. However, there are limited data on prevalence and associated factors. Objective: to determine the prevalence of ulcers in the lower limbs and their associated factors in patients with chronic kidney disease who attend a IV level of complexity institution. Method: observational, cross-sectional, and analytical study, the sample was 561 participants. The instruments were a sociodemographic and background datasheet and the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI). Results: the participants were primarily men (67%), with an average age of 62 years; Statistical significance (p <0.05) was found between the variables history of diabetes, low ABI, having had a previous ulcer, and the presence of an ulcer in the lower limbs. Conclusions: studying this phenomenon in renal care units becomes necessary due to the high prevalence and associated risk factors; it allows the planning of strategies aimed at prevention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]