Individual Income Status Correlates with Chronic Kidney Disease in Japan beyond Metabolic Risk Factors: Cross Sectional Study

Aim: Awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) includes general knowledge of CKD and its risk factors. The current study aimed at assessing the public knowledge of CKD by using a validated tool. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. The target population of this study was lay public, and health professionals were excluded from the study. Proportional numbers of study participants were included from each sub-city based on their total population size. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Frequencies, table’s percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to describe participants’ responses: Independent T-test and one way ANOVA statics was used to identify factors associated with public knowledge of CKD. Results: A total of 350 individuals were approached, 301 of whom completed and returned the questionnaire, giving a response rate of 86%. In this study, the mean (S.D.) knowledge score of participants was 11.12 (±4.21), with a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 22. Concerning the distribution of the CKD knowledge score, half of the respondents score 11 and less. One way ANOVA revealed that educational level had a significant effect on knowledge of CKD. Respondents who had an educational background of degree had relatively higher knowledge scores than the other category participants (P-value= 0.015). An independent t-test was also performed but failed to reveal any association between socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge score. Conclusions: The general knowledge level of the Ethiopian population about CKD and its risk factors is low. Currently, non-communicable disease such as diabetes and hypertension becomes public health concern and are one of the significant risk factors for CKD. As the study indicated, even these groups of populations were not adequately informed regarding their increased risk of developing CKD. Keywords: chronic kidney disease, public knowledge, Ethiopia

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Cardio-metabolic risk factors among healthcare staff: a cross-sectional study at the hospitals in six cities of Ukraine dedicated to World Heart Day 2020

European Journal of Preventive Cardiology ◽

10.1093/eurjpc/zwab061.213 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

I Sulska ◽

L Mishchenko ◽

A Sorokolietova ◽

M Hordina ◽

S Zhulinska

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Family History ◽

High Risk ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Metabolic Risk Factors ◽

Modifiable Risk Factors ◽

Metabolic Risk ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background. There is a little information on the prevalence of cardio-metabolic risk factors in the Ukrainian medical staff. The aim of investigation was to determine the abundance of certain risk factors for cardiovascular (CV) diseases among the medical personnel in the six cities of Ukraine, a study dedicated to World Heart Day 2020. Purpose. To establish the presence of cardio-metabolic risk factors among medical workers in Ukraine. Materials and methods. A hospital-based cross-sectional study including 471 participants (415 female and 56 male) between the age of 19 and 79 years surveyed. The cardio-metabolic risk markers assessed were non-modifiable risk factors (family history) and modifiable risk factors (obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, prediabetes, smoking status). The prevalence of hypertension (HTN) estimated by ESC 2018 recommendations, diabetes and prediabetes by ADA 2019, ESC 2019 and body mass index WHO criteria for obesity classifications. Using standard methods were assessed: fasting glucose concentration, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and blood lipids (total cholesterol, LDL-C, triglycerides, HDL-C). Results The median age of participants was 53,3 ± 11,77 years. Positive smoking status reported by 66 persons (14,0%). Analysis of family history showed that 51,4% of the participants had of HTN, 14,9% of myocardial infarction and 25,1% of stroke. The prevalence of modifiable risk factors: HTN registered in 51,4% cases. Around 34,8% of participants were overweight, and 34,6% were obese, 70,7% had waist circumference more than 94 cm (men) and > 80 cm (woman). Prediabetes glycemic levels and diabetes incidence were 42,8% and 12,6%, accordingly. Atherogenic dyslipidemia estimated by increased level of LDL-C more than 4,9 mmol/l, which determinate high risk of CV disorders, estimated in 13,6% participants. Also high triglycerides levels were defined as those of at least 2,3 mmol/l were in 14,9%. Low level of aerobic activity (less than 150 min in week) had 33,4% participants. 30,7% of participants older than 40 years presented high CV risk and 23,9% were in very high risk. Conclusion. Cardio-metabolic risk factors prevail among medical workers in Ukraine. The results point to the relevance of public health recommendations to contribute lifestyle changes and early identification of risk factors for prevention of CV outcomes.

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Prevalence and risk factors of chronic kidney disease in newly diagnosed and untreated hypertensive patients in cameroon: A cross-sectional study

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation ◽

10.4103/1319-2442.215143 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 28 (5) ◽

pp. 1144 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

FernandoKemta Lekpa ◽

Félicite Kamdem ◽

MarieSolange Doualla ◽

YvetteNgo Nouga ◽

OlivierDonfack Sontsa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Newly Diagnosed ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hypertensive Patients

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Risk factors for chronic kidney disease: a hospital based cross sectional study from Visakhapatnam

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20183570 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (9) ◽

pp. 3909

Author(s):

Sindhura Moparthi ◽

Madhavi Seepana ◽

Devi Madhavi Bhimarasetty

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Data Entry ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dialysis Unit

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is being increasingly recognised as a leading public health problem. In India, given its population >1 billion, the rising incidence of CKD is likely to pose major problems for both healthcare and the economy in future years. Diabetes and hypertension are strong predictors for development and progression of chronic kidney disease. The objective of the study was to assess risk factors for chronic kidney disease among patients undergoing dialysis in King George Hospital (KGH), Visakhapatnam.Methods: This is an observational descriptive cross sectional study done in dialysis unit in KGH. A total of 100 patients were selected out of 141 registered CKD patients by simple random sampling technique. Study is done in the month of October- November 2015. A pretested semi structured schedule was administered. Informed written consent was taken from the patients. MS excel 2007 was used for data entry. Data was analysed by SPSS trial version 20. Categorical data was analysed by Chi square test.Results: Among 100 study subjects 72 were females and 28 were males. 91% of the CKD patients were Hypertensive, among whom 73.6% were males and 26.4% were females. This difference was not found to be statistically significant (p=0.446). 22% of the CKD patients were Diabetic, among whom 81.8% were males and 18.2% were females.Conclusions: Better understanding of the role of risk factors in CKD is needed. Large community based cross sectional studies are needed to study in detail about CKD risk factors.

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Maternal and Paternal Effects on Hyperuricemia: A Cross-Sectional Study from the 7th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Modern Rheumatology ◽

10.1093/mr/roab095 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sunggun Lee ◽

Min Wook So ◽

Doo-Ho Lim ◽

Mi-Young Kim ◽

Jae-Ha Lee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

National Health ◽

Alcohol Intake ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Metabolic Risk Factors ◽

Metabolic Risk ◽

Nutrition Examination Survey ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health And Nutrition

Abstract Objective As heritability of hyperuricemia remains largely unexplained, we analyzed the association between parental and offspring hyperuricemia at the phenotype level. Methods This cross-sectional study included data on 2373 offspring and both-parent pairs from the 7th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Logistic regression and generalized estimating equation analysis were used to evaluate the association between offspring and parental hyperuricemia adjusting for metabolic risk factors and alcohol intake. Results Both maternal and paternal hyperuricemia were associated with offspring hyperuricemia among teenagers, but from age of 20 years, a strong association was observed between offspring and paternal, rather than, maternal hyperuricemia, and this could not be explained by metabolic risk factors such as obesity. However, there was positive interaction between offspring alcohol intake and parental hyperuricemia, and there was a stronger association between terciles of offspring alcohol intake and hyperuricemia in the presence of parental hyperuricemia: T1 (reference), T2 OR 1.1 (0.3–4.6), and T3 OR 3.3 (1.4–7.9) (P for trend 0.017) vs. T1 (reference), T2 OR 0.7 (0.3–1.9), and T3 OR 1.1 (0.6–2.2) (P for trend 0.974). Conclusion These results suggest gene-environment interaction, especially with respect to alcohol intake for hyperuricemia in Korean adults.

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Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and associated metabolic risk factors in a middle-aged and elderly Taiwanese population: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.2.23147/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mei-Chun Lu ◽

I-Ju Chen ◽

Wei-Chung Yeh ◽

Hai-Hua Chuang ◽

Yu-Chung Tsao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Metabolic Risk ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: This study aimed to quantify the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and associated metabolic risk factors in a middle-aged and elderly population in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled residents aged 50-90 years living in one community. All subjects received a standardized personal interview, including a structured questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, and blood samples collected for laboratory testing. CKD was defined as the presence of kidney damage (urine albumin-creatinine ratio ≥30mg/g) or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.73m 2 . Multiple logistic regression models were used to evaluate risk factors associated with CKD. Results : A total of 400 subjects were enrolled. The overall prevalence of CKD was 20.3% (95% CI: 16.36–24.24%). The age-specific prevalence of CKD in subjects aged 50-64 years, 65-74 years, and 75 years and over was 17.7%, 18.8%, and 33.9%, respectively, (p value for Cochran-Armitage trend test = 0.022). Multiple logistic regression model revealed that elevated blood pressure (OR = 2.55, 95% CI: 1.30–5.01), hyperglycemia (OR = 2.78, 95% CI: 1.59–4.88), hyperuricemia (OR = 1.36, 95% CI: 1.12–1.65) and metabolic syndrome (OR = 2.48, 95% CI: 1.40–4.40) were statistically and significantly associated with CKD. Conclusions: The prevalence of CKD in our study population is high. Hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome are significantly associated with CKD in a middle-aged and elderly population in Taiwan.

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