JOURNAL OF LIAONING TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

KNOWLEDGE OF KIDNEY DISEASE AND COMPLIANCE TO TREATMENT REGIMEN AMONG RENAL PATIENTS ATTENDING TWO SELECTED TEACHING HOSPITAL IN OGUN STATE

OSITELU Lateefat Abosede, WENNIE Jumai, ABARIBE Chidinma Emeka, ABDULRASAQ Maryam Omolola, AKINDOYIN Opeyemi Mariam

Abstract

Kidney disease is a progressive condition that can lead to severe complications like cardiovascular disease, anemia, and electrolyte imbalances. Inadequate knowledge and non-compliance with treatment regimens exacerbate these issues, increasing morbidity, mortality, and hospitalizations, thereby diminishing patients' quality of life. This study evaluated the knowledge of kidney disease, compliance with treatment regimens, and influencing factors among renal patients at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) and Babcock University Teaching Hospital (BUTH) in Ogun State. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, 340 renal patients were surveyed through self-structured questionnaires. Data analysis with SPSS 23.0 showed that 65.7% of respondents were female, primarily aged 26-35. Employment status indicated that 51.4% were employed, with 34.2% earning N50,000 - N100,000. The study found a high level of knowledge about kidney disease (mean 1.35, 50.0%±0.45) and moderate compliance with treatment regimens (mean 2.53, 44.0%±0.855). Significant differences were observed in knowledge and compliance between the two hospitals (Mean diff. = 0.03, t(339) = 43.21, p = .000). The study recommends awareness programs to enhance knowledge and adherence among renal patients and their families.

Keywords: Knowledge, Kidney, Disease, Compliance, Regimens Renal patients