Nakamura Junko, Kaseda Ryohei, Takeuchi Mizuki, Kitabayashi Kou, Narita Ichiei
Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757 Asahimachi-Dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-Cho, Kita-ku, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan.
Clin Exp Nephrol. 2025 Mar;29(3):292-300. doi: 10.1007/s10157-024-02574-8. Epub 2024 Oct 29.
Preventing the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), reducing the incidence of new dialysis patients, and increasing public awareness about CKD are pivotal in mitigating renal impairment. This study aimed to assess the relevance of kidney disease and CKD knowledge among junior high school students and their parents.
A questionnaire survey on kidney function and CKD was conducted among students aged 14-15 years and their parents (851 pairs). Parents were also asked about their age, sex, and participation in health checkups.
The study achieved a collection rate of 49.1%, with a valid response rate of 79.7%. Both junior high school students and their parents exhibited limited knowledge about kidney functions, primarily understanding these functions only in terms of waste product excretion and lacking awareness of other functions. A significant positive correlation was observed in awareness of kidney functions between students and their parents. Regarding CKD awareness, only 2.4% of students and 16.5% of parents were knowledgeable about CKD itself, while 18.9% of students and 45.3% of parents were aware of its name only. Importantly, CKD knowledge among both students and parents was associated, with those aware of CKD also demonstrating better understanding of kidney functions.
This study highlights inadequate knowledge among junior high school students and their parents regarding renal function and CKD. A significant correlation was observed in CKD awareness between students and their parents. These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to enhance public education and awareness about kidney health.
预防慢性肾脏病（CKD）的进展、降低新透析患者的发病率以及提高公众对CKD的认识对于减轻肾功能损害至关重要。本研究旨在评估初中生及其父母对肾脏疾病和CKD知识的了解程度。
对14 - 15岁的学生及其父母（851对）进行了关于肾功能和CKD的问卷调查。还询问了父母的年龄、性别以及他们参加健康检查的情况。
该研究的收集率为49.1%，有效回复率为79.7%。初中生及其父母对肾功能的了解都很有限，主要仅从废物排泄方面理解这些功能，而对其他功能缺乏认识。学生及其父母在肾功能认知方面存在显著正相关。关于CKD认知，只有2.4%的学生和16.5%的父母了解CKD本身，而18.9%的学生和45.3%的父母仅知道其名称。重要的是，学生和父母的CKD知识是相关的，了解CKD的人对肾功能也有更好的理解。
本研究强调初中生及其父母对肾功能和CKD的知识不足。学生和父母在CKD认知方面存在显著相关性。这些发现强调需要有针对性的策略来加强公众对肾脏健康的教育和认识。
