Table 3.
Study Outcomes.
| Non-Aboriginal (n = 67) | Aboriginal (n = 32) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PD eligibilitya (%) | 62 (93.9) | 28 (87.5) | .27 |
| PD choiceb | 44 (66.7) | 22 (68.8) | .83 |
| Died prior to starting dialysis (%) | 1 (1.5) | 5 (15.6) | .013 |
| Remained CKD | 9 (13.4) | 3 (9.4) | .75 |
| Preemptive transplant | 2 (3.0) | 1 (3.1) | 1.00 |
| Initiated dialysis (%) | 52 (77.6) | 23 (71.9) | .71 |
| PD use for first dialysis (primary outcome) | 21 (31.3) | 9 (28.1) | .81 |
| HD use for first dialysis | 31 (46.3) | 14 (43.8) | .89 |
| Crash start HD in-hospitalc | 9 (17.3) | 5 (21.7) | .76 |
Note. PD = peritoneal dialysis; CKD = chronic kidney disease; HD = hemodialysis.
a
Assessed by multidisciplinary team.
b
Assessed by patient.
c
In the subgroup of patients who started HD.