Saudi Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease Risk Factors
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Background: Complex disorder CKD involves excessive fluid and waste buildup in the circulation, causing structural or functional damage to the kidneys. This article used general Saudi population data to assess public understanding of chronic kidney disease risk factor among adults.
Methodology: The present study is a cross-sectional investigation that included a sample of 1111 participants from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, all of whom were above the age of eighteen and represented both genders. The data was analyzed utilizing Microsoft Excel and SPSS software. The findings of this study encompassed a total of 1111 participants, with 67.9% identifying as females and 32.1% as males. A total of 23.7% of the participants indicated that they had a family member who had been diagnosed with renal illness. Among this group, 51% reported that the affected family member belonged to the first-class category. A majority of respondents (71.6%) indicated possessing a moderate level of knowledge, while a smaller proportion (17.5%) reported having little knowledge. Conversely, only 11% of participants claimed to possess a high level of knowledge. A total of 44.9% of participants indicated a moderate attitude, while 39.9% reported a low attitude score. Only 15.2% of respondents reported a high attitude score.
Conclusion: Based on the present research, it was determined that the participants exhibited a commendable comprehension of chronic kidney diseases (CKDs), with findings aligning with previous investigations conducted in Saudi Arabia and surpassing those from diverse nations. Furthermore, the participants in our research had a favorable disposition towards chronic kidney diseases (CKDs), aligning with findings from previous studies.
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