Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Public Health
• Patient Education

Background:

• Patient knowledge is essential for behavior change, improving health outcomes, and reducing mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD).
• Effective CKD management requires understanding the disease and its progression.
• Self-management interventions aim to empower patients in their care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess baseline knowledge and awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among patients with Stage 3 CKD.
• To inform the development of a self-management intervention for CKD patients.
• To identify knowledge gaps in patients with coexisting diabetes and hypertension.

Main Methods:

• Recruitment of 30 patients diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD.
• Inclusion of participants with coexisting diabetes and hypertension.
• Assessment of baseline CKD knowledge and awareness as part of a larger feasibility study.

Main Results:

• 54% of participants were unaware of their CKD diagnosis.
• Patients demonstrated a moderate level of general CKD knowledge.
• Significant knowledge gaps exist, particularly regarding diagnosis awareness.

Conclusions:

• There is a critical need to enhance CKD knowledge in patients with Stage 3 CKD.
• Increased patient awareness and understanding can aid in slowing disease progression.
• Targeted educational strategies are necessary for patients with CKD, diabetes, and hypertension.