Knowledge of chronic kidney disease and its risk factors among rivers state civil servants.

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is associated with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is now recognized as a global public health crisis, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Several studies have reported the prevalence of critical risk factors for CKD among civil servants due to sedentary work lifestyles. The study sought to ascertain how knowledgeable Rivers State's civil servants were about CKD and its risk factors. A cross-sectional descriptive study with 300 participants was carried out using a multistage sampling procedure. To collect data from civil servants in Rivers State, a structured questionnaire titled Knowledge of Chronic Kidney Disease and its Risk Factors (KCKDRF) was used. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the data. Results showed that 84.6% of respondents had good knowledge of CKD and its risk factors, while 15.6% had poor knowledge. The level of knowledge of CKD and its risk factors among civil servants in Rivers State was not significantly related to age, gender, or level of education. Based on the findings, it was suggested that sustained health awareness campaigns be implemented to increase and maintain knowledge of CKD and its risk factors in health facilities, as well as increase the training of general physicians and nurses in CKD prevention programs.