Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of High-Risk Patients towards Prevention and Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Alghamdi, Abdullah Alaryni, Khalid AlMatham, Osamah Hakami, Rayan Qutob, Abdullah Bukhari, Amani Abualnaja, Yara Aldosari, Noora Altamimi, Khawlah Alshahrani, Areej Alsabty and Amal Abdullah ()
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Abdullah Alghamdi: Medical College, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Alaryni: Medical College, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Khalid AlMatham: King Fahad Medical City, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
Osamah Hakami: Medical College, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Rayan Qutob: Medical College, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Bukhari: Medical College, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Amani Abualnaja: Medical College, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Yara Aldosari: Medical College, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Noora Altamimi: Medical College, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Khawlah Alshahrani: Medical College, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Areej Alsabty: Medical College, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Amal Abdullah: Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 1, 1-10

Abstract: Context: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by the presence of kidney damage or decreased kidney function. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of CKD is at 5.7%, which represents a high burden on health care systems. Aims: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of high-risk patients towards prevention and early detection of chronic kidney disease in Saudi Arabia. Setting and Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia. Methods and Material: This study was designed using a newly developed instrument, the CKD Screening Index. It was conducted from December 2021 to May 2022 by a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire has three parts: socio-demographic data, clinical factors, and the CKD screening index tool. Statistical analyses used: Independent t -test, One-Way ANOVA, LSD, Games–Howell tests. Results: Knowledge of kidney function had a significant difference across patient groups with varying employment status. Monthly income is a significant factor for the patient attitude on healthcare towards preventing kidney disease. On the other hand, educational level significantly affects the overall attitude of patients towards preventing kidney disease. Conclusion: Understanding knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with CKD is vital to informing optimal policy and public health responses in the country.

Keywords: attitude; chronic kidney disease; knowledge; practice; CKD (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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