ASSESSMENT OF ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES REGARDING LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN GENERAL POPULATION.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the attitude and practices regarding lifestyle modification for the prevention of chronic kidney disease in general population.

Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used. Study used purposive sampling technique. The study population was general population or CKD Diagnosed patients that visiting hospitals and sample size is 164.

Result: This study examined the attitudes and practices related to preventing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population. The results showed that many participants had poor knowledge (65.9%) and were unaware of their risk for CKD. In contrast, 52.8% of participants had good practices for CKD prevention, such as not smoking and avoiding alcohol. The study found a significant link between education level and knowledge (p < 0.050), meaning those with higher education understood CKD better. There was also a strong connection between education and attitude toward CKD (p < 0.001) and between occupation and attitude (p < 0.050). Additionally, age was significantly related to how participants viewed their risk for CKD (p < 0.001). These findings show the importance of public health campaigns to increase CKD awareness, particularly among younger people and those with lower education levels.

Conclusion: Well-informed and educated people are less likely to develop or worsen chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study shows the importance of increasing public knowledge, as it could help prevent many individuals from progressing to severe kidney disease or end-stage renal failure.