Abstract

ESTRADA RODRIGUEZ, Janice et al. Prevention of chronic renal disease in the community. AMC [online]. 2012, vol.16, n.6, pp.1704-1717. ISSN 1025-0255.

Background: chronic diseases constitute an epidemic, not only in developed countries but also in developing countries, chronic kidney diseases occupy an important place. Objective: to improve knowledge and understanding of chronic kidney disease. Method: an educational intervention study was carried out, designed and applied to a group of patients in the doctor’s office 13, at the Ignacio Agramonte Polyclinic in Camagüey, from April to June 2011. A survey with variables and aspects concerning patients’ knowledge about the disease was applied before and after the intervention. Results: the majority of patients were smokers. Before carrying out the intervention more than half of patients didn't identify they belonged to a risk group. Only a minority of them recognized hypercaloric food was an aspect to consider in the diet, as well as vaccination prevented this disease. After the implementation of the strategy, the 100% of patients recognized that performing exercises, being vaccinated, being treated for infections or parasitic diseases, and the control of blood pressure and blood sugar were vital measures to prevent disease. Conclusions: the intervention research was satisfactory since the highest percent of patients increased their knowledge about the topics dealt with.

Keywords : KIDNEY DISEASES; PREVENTIVE MEDICINE; RISK; RENAL INSUFFICIENCY CHRONIC.

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