Knowledge, attitude and practice of undergraduate students from health-based faculties on kidney health

Afr J Pharm Res Dev (AJOPRED); 15 (2), 2023
Publication year: 2023

Factors of kidney diseases, kidney health has become an issue of public health concern and priority, especially in low and middle-income countries like Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a 34-item paper-based questionnaire. Three health-based faculties were conveniently selected from which three departments were purposely chosen in a Nigerian university. A total of 773 responses were obtained and a mean percent knowledge score of the entire study population was 74.60±12.38. The mean attitude score of the entire study population was 27.28±3.00 (possible maximum score = 36) and a mean practice score of 4.74±0.72 (possible maximum score = 5) was obtained for the entire respondents. Moderate number of students demonstrated high knowledge level and positive attitude towards kidney health. Among the three sub-themes assessed, the students demonstrated the highest percentages in good practices towards kidney health. There is need to enhance practical exposures to disease-settings and improve teaching curricula

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