Population knowledge on chronic kidney disease, its risk factors and means of prevention: a population-based study in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil / Conhecimento da população sobre a doença renal crônica, seus fatores de risco e meios de prevenção: um estudo de base populacional em Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil

ABSTRACT Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been increasing significantly. There is evidence that a large part of the population does not have enough knowledge on the subject. Objective: To investigate the level of knowledge about CKD in the general population, its risk factors and means of prevention. Methods: We ran a cross-sectional study in the population of Fortaleza, Ceará - Brazil, between 2017 and 2020, with the application of a questionnaire on CKD, risk factors and prevention. Results: we interviewed 735 volunteers, with a mean age of 38 years, of which 55% were female. Only 17.2% correctly responded to the concept of CKD, and 5.8% knew the concept of creatinine. Low water intake was the most cited risk factor by respondents (79.3%). The main risk factors and direct causes of CKD (diabetes and hypertension) were mentioned less frequently (13.2% and 15.1%, respectively). Men were more correct regarding risk factors and ways to prevent CKD. Older respondents answered more correctly the questions about the definition of CKD (n = 22; 28.6%) and creatinine (n = 7; 9.0%). With regards to education there was a statistically significant correlation in all the questions (p < 0.05). Conclusion: There is little knowledge about CKD in the general population. Higher level of education is associated with better knowledge. More health education actions are needed so that the population becomes better acquainted with CKD and, consequently, can adopt more adequate prevention and control measures.

Resumo Introdução: A doença renal crônica (DRC) vem aumentando de forma significativa. Há evidências de que grande parte da população não tem conhecimento suficiente sobre o assunto. Objetivo: Investigar na população geral o nível de conhecimento sobre a DRC, seus fatores de risco e meios de prevenção. Métodos: Foi realizado estudo transversal na população de Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil, entre 2017 e 2020, com aplicação de um questionário sobre DRC, fatores de risco e prevenção. Resultados: Foram entrevistados 735 voluntários, com média de idade de 38 anos, dos quais 55% eram do sexo feminino. Apenas 17,2% responderam corretamente ao conceito de DRC, e 5,8% sabiam o conceito de creatinina. A baixa ingestão hídrica foi o fator de risco mais citado pelos entrevistados (79,3%). Os principais fatores de risco e as causas diretas de DRC (diabetes e hipertensão) foram mencionados com menor frequência (13,2% e 15,1%, respectivamente). Os homens tiveram maior acerto com relação aos fatores de risco e às formas de prevenção da DRC. Os entrevistados com idade mais avançada responderam mais corretamente às perguntas sobre a definição de DRC (n = 22; 28,6%) e creatinina (n = 7; 9,0%). No que diz respeito à escolaridade, em todas as perguntas houve correlação estatisticamente significativa (p < 0,05). Conclusão: Há um baixo nível de conhecimento sobre a DRC na população geral. Maior nível de escolaridade associa-se a um melhor conhecimento. São necessárias mais ações de educação em saúde para que a população conheça melhor a DRC e consequentemente possa adotar medidas de prevenção e controle mais adequadas.

Population knowledge on chronic kidney disease, its risk factors and means of prevention: a population-based study in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.

INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been increasing significantly. There is evidence that a large part of the population does not have enough knowledge on the subject. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the level of knowledge about CKD in the general population, its risk factors and means of prevention. METHODS: We ran a cross-sectional study in the population of Fortaleza, Ceará - Brazil, between 2017 and 2020, with the application of a questionnaire on CKD, risk factors and prevention. RESULTS: we interviewed 735 volunteers, with a mean age of 38 years, of which 55% were female. Only 17.2% correctly responded to the concept of CKD, and 5.8% knew the concept of creatinine. Low water intake was the most cited risk factor by respondents (79.3%). The main risk factors and direct causes of CKD (diabetes and hypertension) were mentioned less frequently (13.2% and 15.1%, respectively). Men were more correct regarding risk factors and ways to prevent CKD. Older respondents answered more correctly the questions about the definition of CKD (n = 22; 28.6%) and creatinine (n = 7; 9.0%). With regards to education there was a statistically significant correlation in all the questions (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: There is little knowledge about CKD in the general population. Higher level of education is associated with better knowledge. More health education actions are needed so that the population becomes better acquainted with CKD and, consequently, can adopt more adequate prevention and control measures.

Depressão em pacientes com doença renal crônica em hemodiálise e transplante renal / Depression in patients with chronic renal disease on hemodialysis and renal transplantation

O desenvolvimento de pesquisas, diante da relevância do tema, propicia suporte teórico, favorecendo a atuação da assistência multidisciplinar, no intuito de fortalecer o vínculo terapêutico, a relação com a família e o cuidado de modo integral. O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar os principais aspectos clínicos da depres- são entre pacientes com doença renal crônica em hemodiálise e transplantados renais com base nas evidências científicas atuais. O aumento da expectativa de vida acarreta a elevação da inci- dência das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis ­ dentre elas a doença renal crônica ­, que são vistas como fatores que afetam o paciente, tanto no âmbito físico como no psicológico, gerando a associação de doenças crônicas com distúrbios psicoafetivos. Estudos prévios mostram que a depressão é três a cinco vezes mais prevalente no estágio avançado da doença renal crôni- ca do que na população em geral. A prevalência de depressão nos pacientes em hemodiálise está em torno de 20% a 40%, re- presentado uma questão de saúde pública. Apesar de sua alta prevalência, a depressão é subdiagnosticada e subtratada, pois os profissionais de saúde assemelham os sintomas depressivos com os das doenças crônicas, focalizando apenas nos aspectos físicos da enfermidade. É essencial que os profissionais da saúde estejam qualificados para reconhecer as manifestações iniciais para o diagnóstico correto da depressão, posto que esse distúrbio possui ligação direta com o sucesso terapêutico.

The development of research, given the relevance of the theme, provides theoretical support favoring the performance of multi- disciplinary care, to strengthen the therapeutic bond, the rela- tionship with the family, and care in an integral way. The objective of this study was to review the main clinical aspects of depression among patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis and with kidney transplantation based on current scientific evidence. The increase in life expectancy leads to an increase in the inciden- ce of noncommunicable chronic diseases, among them chronic kidney disease, which are seen as factors that affect the patient both physically and psychologically, leading to the association of chronic diseases with psycho-affective disorders. Previous studies show that depression is five to three times more prevalent in the advanced stage of chronic kidney disease than in the general po- pulation. The prevalence of depression in hemodialysis patients is around 20% to 40%, representing a public health issue. Despite its high prevalence, depression is underdiagnosed and undertrea- ted, because health professionals relate depressive symptoms to those of chronic diseases, focusing only on the physical aspects of the disease. It is essential that health care professionals are qualified to recognize the initial manifestations for the correct diagnosis of depression, since this disorder has a direct connec- tion with therapeutic success.

Chronic Kidney Disease and the Use of Social Media as Strategy for Health Education in Brazil.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a Public Health problem worldwide. Treatment in complex and depends on patient education to achieve adequate adherence. We describe in this paper novel strategies for patients' education based on internet (youtube and instagram), through videos, images and texts information directed for patients in a project developed in Brazil.