RESEARCH ARTICLE
Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease Among Diabetes and Hypertensive Patients in a Teaching Hospital in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria
Oluwaseyi A. Akpor1, *, Abigael O. Adeoye1, Funmilayo A. Ibitoba1, Oghenerobor B. Akpor2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2022Volume: 15
E-location ID: e187494452212201
Publisher ID: e187494452212201
DOI: 10.2174/18749445-v15-e221220-2022-99
Article History:
Received Date: 24/6/2022Revision Received Date: 27/10/2022
Acceptance Date: 1/11/2022
Electronic publication date: 30/12/2022
Collection year: 2022
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Abstract
Introduction:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing public health problem associated with enormous economic burdens, reduced quality of life, and untimely deaths, predominantly in developing countries. Aims: The study determines the prevalence and risk factors for CKD among diabetes and hypertensive patients in a teaching hospital in Ekiti State.
Methods:
Descriptive and cross-sectional research designs were employed using a quantitative strategy. Two hundred (200) randomly selected participants participated in the study. Socio-demographic data, awareness, and risk factors for CKD were determined using a standardized questionnaire, while CKD prevalence was investigated with biophysical measurements and laboratory investigations. Descriptive analyses were used to answer the research questions, while inferential statistics were used to test hypotheses at a significant level of p < 0.05.
Results:
Findings revealed that 50% and 57.1% of the diabetics and hypertensives were above 60 years, 36.7% of the people with diabetes had comorbidity, while only 2% and 3.1% of diabetics and hypertensives participants had a family history of CKD. The study revealed that the respondents' level of awareness of CKD was inadequate. Major risk factors of CKD identified among the respondents were already diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension, age above 60 years (50% and 57.1%), herbal concoction (77.7% and 73.5%), and NSAID (74.5% and 78.6%). The prevalence of CKD for people with diabetes was 39.8%, while 57.1% for hypertensives. There was a significant relationship between respondents’ level of education and awareness of CKD (X2 =44.20, p=<0.001). The prevalence of CKD among the studied population was high.
Conclusion:
Efforts should be intensified by nurses and all other stakeholders on awareness and prevention programs for CKD. Furthermore, the promotion of patients’ satisfaction with the quality of healthcare services should be the goal to promote positive health outcomes.
