Objective: This study explored the facilitators and barriers self management of patients early stages chronic kidney disease.

Method: This study used a descriptive phenomenological qualitative design. Eight participants  were recruited for the study using a purposive technique sampling. The data collection instruments employed included indepth interviews using semi-structured interview guidelines , field notes and tape recorders. Socio-demographic data collected were age, sex, ethnicity, education level, marital status and employment. Semi structured interview guidelines based on the objectives of the study and then translated into a number of questions to explore patients experiences. The Colaizzi method was used for data analysis.

Results : The results was two themes 1 ) facilitator of self-management: health status, self-motivation and independence in activities ; 2) barriers of self management: personal characteristics of the patients, has a missperception about the disease,  dependency and not compliance.

Conclusion : This study identified  facilitators and barriers of self management influenced patients with early stages of CKD.  Therefore, nurses have an important role in conducting a comprehensive health assessment.