Assessment of Awarness, Knowledge and Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease Among Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertensive Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract:A prospective cross sectional study on the awareness, knowledge and risk factors of CKD among Diabetic and Hypertensive patients was conducted in the outpatient and inpatient wards of a tertiary care hospital in Bengaluru. A total number of 100 patients were included in the study. The results indicated that, out of 100 patients, 38% was having knowledge and 62% were without knowledge. 43% were having positive attitude and 57% with a negative attitude. It was found that majority of the people were without knowl… Show more
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