Knowledge and Practices towards Prevention and Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients in Gondar Town, North West Ethiopia
Table 2
Knowledge assessment towards CKD among hypertensive patients at Gondar town in 2019.
Knowledge assessment
Correct response n (%)
Incorrect response n (%)
Ever heard of CKD
267 (61.5)
167 (38.5)
Risk factors of CKD
279 (64.3)
155 (35.7)
Effect of prolonged use of medications on CKD
191 (44.0)
243 (56.0)
Effect of uncontrolled hypertension on CKD
244 (56.2)
190 (43.8)
Effect of poor glycemic control on CKD
173 (39.9)
261 (60.1)
Effect of early detection of CKD
168 (38.7)
266 (61.3)
Effect of unprescribed traditional drugs on CKD
155 (35.7)
279 (64.3)
CKD can be diagnosed and treated
415 (95.6)
19 (4.4)
Mentioned at least one sign and symptom of CKD
275 (63.4)
159 (36.6)
Effect of CKD on other diseases
326 (75.1)
108 (24.9)
Effect of regular exercise on CKD
246 (56.7)
188 (43.3)
Effect of smoking on CKD
323 (74.4)
111 (25.6)
Effect of regular blood pressure follow-up and control on CKD
