P-32 Knowledge Attitude and Practices Towards Chronic Kidney Disease Among Healthcare Professionals, Training Healthcare Professionals and Patients
Author(s):
V Singh, K St Brice, S Seepersad , S Pakeerah, G Bardouille, H Thompson, T Hassim, K Martin, J Ragoonanan
Year of Presentation:
2024
Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) among healthcare practitioners and patients within the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA), aiming to identify gaps for shaping future healthcare initiatives.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2023, encompassing all NCRHA affiliated hospitals. The study population included healthcare workers and adult patients, using a non-probability purposive sampling method. A comprehensive questionnaire assessed KAP related to CKD.
Results: Among 163 respondents, 50.6% demonstrated good knowledge, and 66.1% displayed positive attitudes towards CKD. Regarding practices, 54.3% demonstrated good CKD-related practices. Variations in mean KAP scores were observed across different demographic groups, highlighting their statistical significance.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the need for targeted health education initiatives, addressing identified knowledge gaps and encouraging healthier attitudes and practices towards CKD. The impact of educational level on KAP scores suggests that special focus should be given to educational strategies in Trinidad for effective CKD prevention and management.