Table 6 Perceptions on diet and fluid recommendations
Perceptionsa on diet and fluid recommendations (N = 309) | N (%) |
|---|---|
Perception on recommended diets | |
It is Important | 257 (83.2%) |
Not so important | 52 (16.8%) |
Motivation for following recommended diet | |
Perceived health benefits (important for health and kidneys) | 206 (66.7%) |
Other reasons (counseling hospitalization) | 102 (33.3%) |
Perception on limiting fluid intake | |
It is important | 240 (77.7%) |
Not so important | 69 (22.3%) |
Motivation for limiting fluid intake | |
Perceived health benefits | 240 (77.7%) |
Other reasons (counseling hospitalization) | 69 (22.3%) |
Perception on flexibility of diets, fit with other ways of eating | |
Yes | 50 (16.2%) |
No | 259 (83.8%) |
Difficulty in watching diet recommendations | |
No | 118 (38.2%) |
Yes | 191 (61.8) |