Knowledge, awareness and dietary practice on urolithiasis among general population in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia: preliminary findings

Sowtali, Siti Noorkhairina and Mohd Arifin, Siti Roshaidai and Nazli, Nor Syawanidamia and Mohd Shukri, Nor Azwani and Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan and Ab Rashid, Islah Munjih and Muhamad, Suhana and Adzali, Fatin Noraliah (2020) Knowledge, awareness and dietary practice on urolithiasis among general population in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia: preliminary findings. In: 1st International Nursing and Health Sciences Symposium (INHSS), 13th - 15th November 2020, Zoom application. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Background: To date, there is a lack of published studies on assessing the level of knowledge, awareness and practice of dietary pattern particularly on urolithiasis among patients or general population. Aims: This study will provide baseline information on the level of knowledge, awareness and dietary practice among general population in Kuantan, Pahang Methods: Respondents (n=30) were conveniently recruited within 10 kilometres radius of Kuantan city between January to February 2020. Ethical approval was obtained from Kuantan Municipal Council prior data collection. Respondents were given adequate time to complete the survey. The data were obtained using semi-guided administered questionnaires consisted of four parts: socio-demographic data, lifestyle and clinical history (Part A); attitude and awareness on dietary practice regarding urolithiasis (Part B); food frequency questionnaire on urolithiasis (Part C) and level of knowledge on urolithiasis (Part D). The items in the questionnaire were developed based on the authors’ expertise, previous literature reviews and pre-test experience among 15 patients with urolithiasis. Content validity index and Cronbach alpha value were calculated for validity and reliability. The data was analysed descriptively using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25. Results: Majority of the respondents were women (70%), Malay (83.3%), mean age of 33.97 (±9.27), married (63.3%), completed higher education level (60%), working with government sector (33.3%) and have fixed monthly income (53.3%). Some of them had hypertension (n=4), diabetes (n=1), gout (n=1) and intestinal problem (n=1). Majority (80%) claimed having no family history of urolithiasis, consumed alcohol (10%), exercise with average frequency 2-3 times/week (46.7%) and heard about urolithiasis from healthcare worker (46.7%). The respondents’ awareness about urolithiasis considered good [81.23 (±9.98)] but having poor knowledge score [2.70 (±1.149)]. Majority preferred wholemeal bread, white rice, chicken meat, mackerel fish, chicken egg, apple, carrot, mustard leave and fresh milk in daily intake. Lesser plain water intake than standard requirement was noticed among respondents. Seasoning powder was commonly used for seasoning. Conclusions: Overall, the general population of Kuantan, Pahang was aware about urolithiasis disease but need more input on dietary aspect in terms of knowledge and food choice. More awareness campaign shall be held in the future.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Slide Presentation)
Additional Information:	7522/85243
Uncontrolled Keywords:	knowledge, attitude, practice, dietary intake, urolithiasis
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT71 Study and Teaching
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Professional Nursing Studies Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Nutrition Sciences Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Surgery Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing
Depositing User:	Miss Siti Noorkhairina Sowtali
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2020 14:50
Last Modified:	23 Nov 2020 14:50
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/85243

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