Awareness and prevalence of risk factors of chronic kidney disease among civil servants in Sokoto, Nigeria
Journal Title: International Archives of Medical and Health Research - Year 2019, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem with a high burden and cost of care, particularly in the developing countries. Prevention of CKD and its progression to end-stage renal disease is contingent on early detection of the risk factors of the disease through screening. Aim: This study was conducted to assess the awareness and prevalence of risk factors of chronic kidney disease among civil servants in Sokoto, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 civil servants (selected by systematic sampling technique) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure measurement, and estimation of fasting blood sugar were done for the participants, together with questionnaire administration. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20 statistical computer software package. Results: Only about half 203 (50.8%) of the 400 participants were aware of CKD, and less than a third (28.0%) were aware of its risk factors. The most prevalent risk factors of CKD among the participants were use of herbal medications (43.5%), frequent use of analgesics (26.8%), hypertension (13.8%) and overweight/obesity (11.3%). Hypertension and overweight/obesity were associated (p < 0.05) with the participants’ age. Conclusion: This study showed low levels of awareness of CKD and its risk factors among civil servants in Sokoto, Nigeria; but the prevalence of some of its risk factors was high among them. These findings underscore the need for government and health workers to sensitize the public on CKD and also screen the populace for its risk factors periodically.
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Dr Adeshina A. Yusuf
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