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ArticlePloS one2025

The awareness of chronic kidney disease in non-medical female university students: A cross-sectional in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Amen Bawazir, Maria Fayoumi, Alaa Alharbi, Arwa Alakeel, Bashayer Alskait, Areej Alsanawi, Manar Alahmari, Hala Alamer, Kholoud Alsaygh, Thekra Khattar and 2 more

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Amen BawazirCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6308-3136
Maria FayoumiCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alaa AlharbiCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Arwa AlakeelCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Bashayer AlskaitCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Areej AlsanawiCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Manar AlahmariCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hala AlamerCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Kholoud AlsayghCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Thekra KhattarCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Njood AleidCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad FareedCommunity Medicine Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4311-8693

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Abstract

backgroundAssessing the level of knowledge about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is very crucial for society. Research on CKD knowledge can help to identify gaps in public understanding and develop targeted educational interventions to improve public awareness of CKD.

aimTo assess the level of awareness of CKD among non-medical students in Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted between February 2023 to November 2023 including 523 non-medical female university students in Riyadh region. A self-administer questionnaire was designed and used for collecting the required data. The information viz. age, nationality, residential area, university, educational level, study field, academic year, and income were obtained from each participant. Information for knowledge of CKD knowledge and associated risk factors were also obtained in the study.

resultsThe study concluded non-medical female university students had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge regarding CKD. We found a significant association (p < 0.05) between the adequacy of general knowledge, knowledge of risk factors, complications, and active preventive measures regarding CKD with the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants.

conclusionThe study found that most non-medical female students have an unsatisfactory level of knowledge regarding CKD, therefore, educational materials should be developed and distributed to inform people more about CKD risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options like organizations that can offer educational events and webinars on CKD. These events can be a great way to learn about CKD from experts in the field and to ask questions about specific concerns.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeRenal Insufficiency, ChronicStudentsAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansRisk FactorsSaudi ArabiaSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesYoung Adult

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