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Self-reported screening of nephrologists for chronic kidney disease: a nationwide survey

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Abstract

Background

The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing, with major health and economic implications. World Kidney Day was established to increase the general public's awareness of CKD. The purpose of this report was to document the self-awareness of CKD by nephrologists practicing in one country, Nigeria.

Methods

Self-administered questionnaires addressing self-awareness about CKD were distributed to nephrologists attending a meeting of the Nigerian Association of Nephrology.

Results

Twenty-eight (35.4%) of the respondents admitted to being at risk for CKD; 93.7% reported having urinalysis done in the past, but only 50.6% had done it within the last 12 months. Similarly, 74.7% had at least had a serum creatinine measurement. Only 12.7% had ever had their glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimated.

Conclusion

Self-screening for CKD among Nigerian nephrologists is suboptimal. This self-neglect may translate into poor CKD screening practices for their patients.

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Acknowledgement

We wish to express our gratitude to the members of Nigerian Association of Nephrology for taking part in the survey.

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  1. Nephrology Division, Department of Medicine, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria

    Emmanuel I. Agaba

  2. Nephrology Division, Department of Medicine, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria

    Manmak H. Mamven

  3. APIN Center, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

    Patricia A. Agaba

  4. Renal Section (111C), Department of Medicine, Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Robert G. Murphy VA Medical Center, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1501 San Pedro, SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108, USA

    Antonios Helias Tzamaloukas

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Agaba, E.I., Mamven, M.H., Agaba, P.A. et al. Self-reported screening of nephrologists for chronic kidney disease: a nationwide survey. Int Urol Nephrol 41, 973–976 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-009-9538-9

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