Cross-sectional study on knowledge of chronic kidney disease among medical outpatient clinic patients
- Author:
Chiun Yann Ng
;
Zhong Shiun Lee
;
Kiam Seong Goh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chronic kidney disease;
knowledge;
source of information
- MeSH:
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(3):99-104
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health
concern worldwide. There are limited studies which look
into the actual knowledge level of CKD among the general
population both locally and internationally. This study aims
to assess the knowledge level of CKD among patients in a
secondary hospital in Malaysia.
Methods: Consecutive sampling of patients attending the
Medical Outpatient Clinic was performed in this crosssectional
study. Respondents were given self-administered
questionnaires which contain questions on demographic
characteristics and knowledge on CKD.
Results: Out of 300 respondents, 78.6% (n=236) of the
respondents completed the questionnaire. Majority of
respondents (73.7%, n=174) scored less than 4 out of 7
marks on knowledge on CKD. Respondents who were
younger, males, having higher education status,
professionals/executives and earned higher monthly income
were more likely to have a higher mean knowledge score of
CKD. Respondents who have heard of CKD were also
significantly associated with higher mean knowledge score
of CKD.
Conclusion: The study findings suggest that our Malaysian
population is still inadequately informed on CKD, especially
those who are at risk of developing CKD and its
complications, and also among those of the lower
socioeconomic group. In order for successful primary and
secondary prevention of CKD, more importance should be
placed on increasing awareness on CKD among these atrisk
groups.
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