Study to Assess the Prevalence of Risk Factor of Chronic Kidney Disease among Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertensive Client at Karambakkam

Abstract

Aim: The present study aims to assess the prevalence of risk factor of chronic kidney disease among diabetes mellitus and hypertensive client at karambakkam. Methods and Materials: A Non-experimental descriptive research design was used for the present study. A total 200 samples were collected using purposive sampling technique. The demographic of diabetes mellitus and level of knowledge of risk factor of chronic kidney diseases was assessed using structured questioner and, followed by that data was gathered and analyzed. Results: The results the study revealed that there is a significant association with the level of knowledge on risk factor of chronic kidney diseases among diabetes mellitus and hypertensive client at p<0.001. Conclusion: Thus, the present study concluded that majority of the clients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension had inadequate knowledge and it is recommended that they should be educated on the risk factors of CKD.