Investigating the Difference Between Self-care and Body Awareness in Clients with and without Nephrolithiasis

The aim of the present study was to examine the differences between self-care and body awareness in individuals with and without nephrolithiasis.

This descriptive research was conducted among individuals with and without nephrolithiasis in Isfahan city. The sample size for the study was estimated to be 384 individuals for both the nephrolithiasis group and the non-nephrolithiasis group, based on the formula for an unlimited population. Targeted sampling was used, selecting individuals who met the inclusion criteria. Participants were interviewed regarding the inclusion criteria, and those who met the criteria completed the research questionnaires. The data collection tools used in this study were the Self-Care Ability Scale and the Body Awareness Questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS-24 and AMOS-24 software through ANOVA and multivariate analysis of variance.

The results showed that there is a difference in self-care and body awareness between individuals with and without nephrolithiasis, with the magnitude of this difference being 0.48 and 0.30, respectively.

Based on the results, it can be concluded that there is a difference in self-care scores and body awareness between individuals with and without nephrolithiasis. Self-care measures and body awareness are higher and better in individuals without nephrolithiasis compared to those with nephrolithiasis.