Assessment of knowledge attitude and practice among diabetic patients regarding prevention of chronic kidney disease at Rwanda Diabetic Association Clinic

Abstract

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a global health burden with associated high mortality and morbidity. Early detection help tremendously at improving the general condition of the patient, however due to paucity of knowledge, diabetes is the main causative agent of CKD (Mmampu, 2016). Problem statement: Despite the fact that CKD can be prevented, lack of knowledge concerning preventive measures of CKD for diabetic patients is still problematic. Therefore the sole objective to this study is assessing the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of diabetic patients in regards to Kidney diseases for avoidance of worsening progression to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and/or its prevention. Significance of the study. This study will provide a baseline for further research regarding CKD and will help in raising awareness concerning CKD prevention. Main objective The objective is the assessment of KAP in regards to prevention of kidney diseases of diabetic patients at the Rwanda Diabetic Association (RDA) located at Kinamba clinic. Methodology. A quantitative cross sectional study with convenience sampling on a sample of 132 Diabetic patients at RDA Kinamba clinic was done. Descriptive statistics for frequencies and percentages for demographic information and analysis was done using mann whitney U test and Kruskal wallis to test for association between demographic information and KAP regarding CKD prevention. Results. 132 patients were enrolled in this study of which 54% were young <30 years and the majority were females 53% while 59% had moderate knowledge regarding CKD prevention ,35.6% had high level of knowledge and 5.3% had a low level of knowledge. Respondents showed some positive attitudes regarding CKD prevention with significant statistical differences for different groups. Practices regarding CKD prevention were found with some correct practices Conclusion. Participants had moderate knowledge, positive attitudes and to some extent followed correct practices regarding CKD prevention.