Knowledge towards Prevention and Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients at a Chronic Illness Clinic of Jimma Town Public Hospitals
Table 3
Frequency distribution of participant responses to knowledge questions in the CKD screening index at a chronic follow-up clinic of JTPH, June 2019 ().
Items
Yes, (%)
No, (%)
Unsure, (%)
Kidneys regulate body water and chemicals in the blood such as sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium
102 (30.7)
127 (38.3)
103 (31.0)
Kidneys remove drugs and toxins introduced into the body
128 (38.6)
124 (37.3)
80 (24.1)
Kidneys release hormones into the blood to regulate BP, produce red blood cells, and promote strong bones
78 (23.5)
127 (38.3)
127 (38.3)
CKD is a serious illness
253 (76.2)
59 (17.8)
20 (6.0)
CKD is an irreversible illness
203 (61.1)
102 (30.7)
27 (8.1)
Becoming old will decrease the function of the kidneys
222 (66.9)
87 (26.2)
23 (6.9)
Having increased BP makes me more likely to get CKD
195 (58.7)
89 (26.8)
48 (14.5)
Having DM makes me more likely to get CKD
148 (44.6)
102 (30.7)
82 (24.7)
Having a family member with CKD will increase the chances of getting CKD
71 (21.4)
158 (47.6)
103 (31.0)
Having high lipid in the blood will increase the chances of getting CKD
158 (47.6)
81 (24.4)
93 (28.0)
Being a smoker increases the chances of getting CKD
168 (50.6)
107 (32.2)
57 (17.2)
Becoming an obese person will increase the chances of getting CKD
197 (59.3)
73 (22.0)
62 (18.7)
Having untreated anemia will increase the chances of getting CKD
113 (34.0)
126 (38.0)
93 (28.0)
Certain procedures like cardiac catheterization & CT scan that require injection of drugs increase the chances of getting CKD
78 (23.5)
107 (32.2)
147 (44.3)
Having kidney stones and recurrent urinary tract infection increases the chances of getting CKD
180 (54.2)
75 (22.6)
77 (23.2)
Routine checkup of lab tests like creatinine and serum urea nitrogen will decrease chances of getting CKD
140 (42.2)
92 (27.7)
100 (30.1)
Having CKD results trouble in concentration
145 (43.7)
117 (35.2)
70 (21.1)
Having CKD consequences sleeping trouble
205 (61.7)
81 (24.4)
46 (13.9)
Having CKD brings muscle cramps at night
150 (45.2)
111 (33.4)
71 (21.4)
Having CKD results in swollen feet and ankles & puffiness around the eyes in the morning
257 (77.4)
46 (13.9)
29 (8.7)
Having CKD makes skin dry and itchy
138 (41.6)
144 (43.4)
50 (15.1)
CKD increases the amount of urination
204 (61.4)
90 (27.2)
38 (11.4)
There are five stages of CKD, and every stage needs a management plan
67 (20.2)
121 (36.4)
144 (43.4)
People in the final stage of CKD need dialysis as a lifelong treatment
