Victor Obiri Opoku, Theophilus Junior Yankey, Mainprice Akuoko Essuman, George Nkrumah Osei, Tetteh Attoh, Richard K. D. Ephraim
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Multivariate analysis showed that participants were found to be more knowledgeable about KDs if they indicated taking alcohol (OR = 5.96; 95% CI = 2.01–22.35; <i>p</i> = 0.003), being in second (OR = 3.27; 95% CI = 1.22–9.02; <i>p</i> = 0.020) or fourth (OR = 4.72; 95% CI = 1.63–14.37; <i>p</i> = 0.005) year of study, or classified themselves as being underweight (OR = 3.93; 95% CI = 1.22–15.85; <i>p</i> = 0.033). Students reporting alcohol use had almost six times higher odds of high KD awareness compared to those who did not report alcohol intake (OR = 5.96, 95% C = 2.01–22.35, <i>p</i> = 0.003).</p>\n <p><b>Conclusion:</b> This study revealed an adequate knowledge level of KDs and their risk factors among allied health sciences undergraduates. 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介绍：肾脏疾病（KD）的知识是一个基本要素，是需要在每个医疗保健专业的范围。本研究旨在评估海岸角大学专业健康科学本科生对KDs及其危险因素的认知和了解程度。方法：从2022年3月到2022年6月，对海岸角大学常规联合健康科学本科生进行了横断面研究。对同意的参与者进行了一份结构良好的问卷调查，内容涉及对KDs及其风险因素的了解。采用R Studio统计软件版本2022.02.3对数据进行分析。结果：共纳入383名参与者，其中男性居多（52.7%），平均年龄22.23±3.03岁。年龄(p <；0.001)，学习年份(p <；0.001)，研究计划(p <；0.001)、每周运动30分钟的频率（p = 0.002）和身体质量指数（p = 0.023）在男女之间的差异有统计学意义。KD知识的平均得分为20.86±3.88分（满分27分），大多数研究参与者具有较高的KD知识（61.9%(237/383)）。患者对KD的分型、分期、诊断及危险因素的知识水平分别为76.8%（3.84/5）、75.3%（5.27/7）、81.6%(8.98/11)，对体征症状的知识水平一般（69.3%(2.77/4)）。多变量分析显示，如果参与者表示饮酒，则他们对KDs的了解程度更高(OR = 5.96；95% ci = 2.01-22.35；p = 0.003)，位居第二(OR = 3.27；95% ci = 1.22-9.02；p = 0.020)或第四(or = 4.72；95% ci = 1.63-14.37；p = 0.005)，或认为自己体重过轻(or = 3.93；95% ci = 1.22-15.85；P = 0.033)。报告饮酒的学生与未报告饮酒的学生相比，有高KD意识的几率几乎是6倍（OR = 5.96, 95% C = 2.01-22.35, p = 0.003）。结论：本研究揭示了卫生专业本科学生对疾病及其危险因素的认知水平。然而，观察到对其体征和症状的认识不足，表明需要改进培训。
Knowledge of Kidney Disease Among Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study in the University of Cape Coast
Introduction: Knowledge of kidney disease (KD) is an essential element that is needed in the scope of every healthcare professional. This study assessed the level of awareness and understanding of allied health sciences undergraduates of University of Cape Coast regarding KDs and their risk factors.
Methodology: Among the regular allied health sciences undergraduates of the University of Cape Coast, a cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2022 to June 2022. A well-structured questionnaire on knowledge of KDs and their risk factors was administered to consented participants. Data were analyzed accordingly using R Studio statistical software version 2022.02.3.
Results: The study involved 383 participants (the majority being males (52.7%)) with an average age of 22.23 ± 3.03 years. Age (p < 0.001), year of study (p < 0.001), program of study (p < 0.001), frequency of 30 min of exercise per week (p = 0.002), and body mass index (p = 0.023) showed statistically significant differences between males and females. The mean knowledge score of KD was 20.86 ± 3.88 (out of a maximum score of 27) with the majority of study participants having a high knowledge of KD (61.9% (237/383)). High knowledge level was observed for types and stages, diagnosis, and risk factors for KD (76.8% (3.84/5), 75.3% (5.27/7), and 81.6% (8.98/11), respectively) while moderate knowledge level was observed for signs and symptoms (69.3% (2.77/4)). Multivariate analysis showed that participants were found to be more knowledgeable about KDs if they indicated taking alcohol (OR = 5.96; 95% CI = 2.01–22.35; p = 0.003), being in second (OR = 3.27; 95% CI = 1.22–9.02; p = 0.020) or fourth (OR = 4.72; 95% CI = 1.63–14.37; p = 0.005) year of study, or classified themselves as being underweight (OR = 3.93; 95% CI = 1.22–15.85; p = 0.033). Students reporting alcohol use had almost six times higher odds of high KD awareness compared to those who did not report alcohol intake (OR = 5.96, 95% C = 2.01–22.35, p = 0.003).
Conclusion: This study revealed an adequate knowledge level of KDs and their risk factors among allied health sciences undergraduates. However, an inadequate knowledge of its signs and symptoms was observed indicating a need for improved training.
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