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Urinary abnormalities in asymptomatic adolescent Nigerians

E Oviasu1, S V Oviasu

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

West African Journal of Medicine
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This study surveyed 2169 Nigerian adolescents for urinary abnormalities, finding a 5.25% prevalence of proteinuria or haematuria. Early detection through routine urinary surveys can lead to beneficial, cost-effective interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Previous Nigerian urinary surveys focused on children under 12.
  • Adolescent urinary health in Nigeria remains under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of urinary abnormalities in Nigerian adolescents.
  • To assess the significance of proteinuria and haematuria in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 2169 adolescents (13-20 years) from four secondary schools in Benin City.
  • Urine testing using the dipstick method (Multistix 10SG).

Main Results:

  • Overall prevalence of urinary abnormality (proteinuria or haematuria) was 5.25%.
  • Proteinuria (4.7%) was more common than haematuria (0.55%).

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  • Six girls presented with nephrotic-range proteinuria, one with minimal change disease confirmed by biopsy.

    • Conclusions:

    • Routine urinary surveys in Nigerian adolescents can identify significant abnormalities.
    • Early detection and intervention for urinary issues are feasible and cost-effective.
    • Adolescents with detected abnormalities maintained normal renal function post-study.