Abstract: 【Abstract】Objective To understand the fatigue status in female maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients and to explore its influencing factors in order to provide the theoretical basis for the improvement of fatigue status in these patients. Methods A total of 90 female MHD patients in our hospital were recruited by convenient sampling method and were investigated by using the self-designed general information questionnaire and the revised Piper fatigue scale to understand the fatigue status in these patients. Multiple stepwise regression analysis was conducted to analyze its influencing factors. Results The fatigue score was (5.080± 1.782) points in the female MHD patients in this center. The influencing factors included patients' age (P= 0.005), menstrual condition (P=0.009) and complications (P＜0.001). Conclusion Doctors and nurses should recognize the fatigue symptoms and its influencing factors during dialysis for female MHD patients, and carry out intervention measures according to different situations so as to improve their fatigue status and the quality of life.

Key words: Hemodialysis, Fatigue, Influencing factors