AWARENESS OF PERCEIVED IMPACT OF LIFESTYLE ON INCIDENCE OF KIDNEY DISEASE AMONG FACULTY OF ART STUDENTS IN TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION BENIN CITY
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Kidney disease is increasingly linked to lifestyle choices such as poor diet, physical inactivity, and inadequate hydration. This study assessed the awareness of the perceived impact of lifestyle on the incidence of kidney disease among Faculty of Arts students in a tertiary educational institution in Benin City. A cross-sectional descriptive research design was adopted, involving 329 students selected through a multi-stage stratified random sampling technique from the Departments of English and Literature (34%) and History and International Studies (66%). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire validated for reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.701)and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS. The findings revealed that
85.8% of respondents were aware that lifestyle choices influence kidney disease risk, while 81.2% recognized the importance of hydration. However, only 4.2% reported learning about kidney health in their studies. Regarding lifestyle habits, 83.9% limited processed food intake, 80% maintained adequate hydration, but only 53.5% exercised regularly. A majority (82.4%)believed kidney disease is preventable through healthy lifestyles, yet just 50.1% possessed adequate knowledge of its risk factors. Additionally, 83.6% supported more health campaigns, and 72.4% agreed kidney health education should be part of theuniversity curriculum. Chi- square tests indicated significant relationships between awareness of lifestyle impact and both gender (χ² =8.088, p = 0.044) and age (χ² = 84.097, p = 0.000). Overall, 64.4% were willing to attend kidney health seminars, and 85.7% desired more information. The study concludes that while awareness of lifestyle-related kidney health is generally positive, knowledge gaps persist, underscoring the need for targeted health education and inclusion of kidney health topics in tertiary curricula.
85.8% of respondents were aware that lifestyle choices influence kidney disease risk, while 81.2% recognized the importance of hydration. However, only 4.2% reported learning about kidney health in their studies. Regarding lifestyle habits, 83.9% limited processed food intake, 80% maintained adequate hydration, but only 53.5% exercised regularly. A majority (82.4%)believed kidney disease is preventable through healthy lifestyles, yet just 50.1% possessed adequate knowledge of its risk factors. Additionally, 83.6% supported more health campaigns, and 72.4% agreed kidney health education should be part of theuniversity curriculum. Chi- square tests indicated significant relationships between awareness of lifestyle impact and both gender (χ² =8.088, p = 0.044) and age (χ² = 84.097, p = 0.000). Overall, 64.4% were willing to attend kidney health seminars, and 85.7% desired more information. The study concludes that while awareness of lifestyle-related kidney health is generally positive, knowledge gaps persist, underscoring the need for targeted health education and inclusion of kidney health topics in tertiary curricula.
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