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Emmanuel I Agaba1, Manmak H Mamven, Patricia A Agaba
1Nephrology Division, Department of Medicine, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria.
Background:
The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing, with major health and economic implications. World Kidney Day was established to increase the general public's awareness of CKD. The purpose of this report was to document the self-awareness of CKD by nephrologists practicing in one country, Nigeria.
Methods:
Self-administered questionnaires addressing self-awareness about CKD were distributed to nephrologists attending a meeting of the Nigerian Association of Nephrology.
Results:
Twenty-eight (35.4%) of the respondents admitted to being at risk for CKD; 93.7% reported having urinalysis done in the past, but only 50.6% had done it within the last 12 months. Similarly, 74.7% had at least had a serum creatinine measurement. Only 12.7% had ever had their glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimated.
Conclusion:
Self-screening for CKD among Nigerian nephrologists is suboptimal. This self-neglect may translate into poor CKD screening practices for their patients.
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