Factors That Influence Behavior of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention in Medan Citizens

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease is defined as the abnormality of kidney structure and function., which stays for more than 3 months long, with health implications. Today, chronic kidney disease is giving a great contribution to the world’s burden. Chronic kidney disease also affects 8%-16% of the world’s population. The huge number of chronic kidney disease cases has proven to be caused by the lack of knowledge regarding the signs and risk factors of chronic kidney disease. This is observational analytical research with a cross-sectional design. The data used in this research are primary data, obtained from questionnaire instruments on Medan citizens. The data is analyzed univariately, bivariate, and multivariately. Out of 100 respondents, it is acquired that adult (p<0,001), male gender (p<0,001), and higher education (p<0,001) were the only factors significantly associated with good knowledge, good attitude, and positive behavior. Lastly, respondents with good knowledge (p=0,002) (PR = 8,017 (90% CI: 2,759-23,296)) and, good attitude (p<0,001) (PR= 13,668 (90% CI: 4,269-43,767)) will have a positive behavior