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Despite its significance, mental health issues remain underdiagnosed and undertreated due to cultural stigma, limited healthcare integration, and resource constraints.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This systematic review aims to evaluate the prevalence, key predictors, and management challenges of depression among hemodialysis patients in Arab countries.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Following PRISMA guidelines, comprehensive searches of multiple databases were conducted for studies published from 2010 to June 2025. Inclusion criteria encompassed original quantitative, qualitative, and mixed\u2010methods research focusing on depression in dialysis patients across Arab nations. 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