| Variables | N = 70 |
| Gender |
|
| Sex (female) | 37 (53%) |
| Education |
|
| Not attended school | 12 (17%) |
| Elementary School | 39 (56%) |
| High School | 19 (27%) |
| Hemodialysis performance shift |
|
| Morning | 23 (33%) |
| Afternoon | 28 (40%) |
| Evening | 19 (27%) |
| Characteristic of pain |
|
| Penetrating | 8 (11.5%) |
| Moderate | 41 (58.5%) |
| Intense | 21 (30%) |