Awareness about Symptoms and Role of Diet in Renal Stones among General Population of Albaha City

Abstract

Background: nephrolithiasis is an extremely common disorder in Saudi Arabia. Certain dietary changes and practices can influence the development of renal stones. Aim of the work: the aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness about the symptoms and proper diet of renal stones among general population of Albaha city in Saudi Arabia. Methods: a questionnaire was distributed among the general public in Albaha City, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was consisted of two sections: section 1 included personal data and section 2 explored the awareness and knowledge about the most common symptoms and complications of renal stones. Results: 417 participants were recruited. Most of the respondents were females, aged between 34 to 49 years, married and had high education. About one third of respondents had previous information about renal stones. Nearly half the respondents recognized only one risk factor and only one identified all the eight factors listed (0.2%). There was lack of knowledge about some symptoms and false beliefs about some foods (fish and sea food, greens and spinach). Conclusion: some misconceptions were revealed about risk factors and symptoms of renal stones. There was a lack of sufficient knowledge about the role of diet in medical management of renal stones. Educational programs should focus on these points of defect in knowledge and attitude. We recommended providing the health information concerning renal stone disease through the Internet (being the source of information used by most participants) and ensuring the inclusion of these information in the routine instructions and health education of patients.

Knowledge, Awareness and Dietary Practice on Urolithiasis among General Population in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia: Preliminary Findings

“…Almost similar pattern was reported in previous studies performed in Albaha, Al-Riyadh, Al-Hassa and Jeddah cities of Saudi Arabia regarding awareness and role of diet in renal stones formation. 17,18,23 Most of their respondents were females, age between 26 to 49 years, married and had high education too. 17,18,23 In terms of lifestyle and clinical histories, most of the general population was considered to be healthy.…”

“…17,18,23 Most of their respondents were females, age between 26 to 49 years, married and had high education too. 17,18,23 In terms of lifestyle and clinical histories, most of the general population was considered to be healthy. Only few had hypertension, diabetes, gout and intestinal problem.…”

“…18 Besides that, 35.3% of the general population in Albaha City, Saudi Arabia reported that although they had received previous information on urolithiasis yet it was inadequate to change their dietary pattern. 17 Therefore, regular and continuous dissemination of information, especially by the healthcare worker is needed for primary and secondary prevention of urolithiasis. The mean score obtained from the general population of Kuantan city, Pahang was 81.23 (±9.98) which can be considered as having good awareness on urolithiasis compared to the study conducted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.…”

“…The finding was almost similar with the study conducted in Albaha City, Saudi Arabia whereby some misconceptions appeared, especially on the risk factors despite most respondents had higher educational level. 17 In terms of nutritional practices, most of the population of Kuantan City in Pahang, with the exception of a few food groups, practiced a balanced diet on a daily basis. In addition, seafood such as anchovy, which is usually consumed daily, can be a cause of uric acid buildup in the urinary tract.…”

Current Status of Urological Surgery Clinical Trials in the Middle East and Its Analysis in Comparison to Global

“…Among them, renal stone formation is a growing urological disease with approximately 12% widespread prevalence. Kidney stone formation (urolithiasis) is directly proportional with redundant problematic mineral and protein intake with insufficient liquid consumption (1,2). Poor awareness and unconscious consuming increase the probability of diseases not only in underdeveloped countries but also in developed countries.…”