Yusup, Nurain M
(2024)
Knowledge and attitudes towards early detection of chronic kidney disease among high-risk patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Project Report.
Universiti Sains Malaysia.
(Submitted)
Abstract
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major public health concern worldwide. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding the early detection of CKD among high-risk patients at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 158 high-risk patients aged 18 to ≥ 60 years old, selected through a purposive sampling method. Data was collected and analyzed using SPSS software version 27, with descriptive statistics and Pearson Chi-square tests. The results showed that 135 (85.4%) participants had a good level of knowledge, and 100 (63.3%) had a moderate attitude towards early detection of CKD. There was an association between knowledge score and attitude score (p = 0.006), with only 14 (8.9%) participants having good knowledge and a good attitude. Sociodemographic factors such as age (p = 0.001), ethnicity (p = 0.001), occupation (p = 0.001), and education level (p = 0.002) were associated with the level of knowledge, while gender (p = 0.179) and family history of CKD (p = 0.606) were not. Sociodemographic factors such as age (p = 0.014) and ethnicity (p = 0.001) were associated with the level of attitudes, while gender (p = 0.057), occupation (p = 0.059), education level (p = 0.081), and family history of CKD (p = 0.493) were not. The level of knowledge and attitude towards CKD early detection must be enhanced and improved to help patients become more knowledgeable about CKD prevention, reduce the burden of the disease, and improve health outcomes.
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