Table 2 Percentage of correct response to individual items on the questionnaire by the Australian general population
Item No | Question | Correct response (%) N = 943 |
|---|---|---|
1* | A person can lead a normal life with one healthy kidney. | 85.6 |
2 | Herbal supplements can be effective in treating chronic kidney disease. | 23.4 |
3* | Certain medications can help to slow-down the worsening of chronic kidney disease. | 51.2 |
What functions do the kidneys perform in the body? | ||
4* | The kidneys make urine. | 62.1 |
5* | The kidneys clean blood. | 69.8 |
6 | The kidneys help to keep blood sugar level normal. | 22.6 |
7* | The kidneys help to maintain blood pressure. | 26.4 |
8 | The kidneys help to breakdown protein in the body. | 14.3 |
9* | The kidneys help to keep the bones healthy. | 14.3 |
Which of the following are commonly used to determine health of the kidneys? | ||
10* | A blood test. | 68.2 |
11* | A urine test. | 76.2 |
12 | A faecal test. | 45.9 |
13* | Blood pressure monitoring. | 20.3 |
What are the risk factors for chronic kidney disease? | ||
14* | Diabetes. | 60.6 |
15 | Being female. | 42.4 |
16* | High blood pressure. | 38.3 |
17* | Heart problems such as heart failure or heart attack. | 26.3 |
18 | Excess stress. | 16.4 |
19* | Obesity. | 58.6 |
What are the signs and symptoms that a person might have if they have advanced chronic kidney disease or kidney failure? | ||
20* | Water retention. (excess water in the body) | 61.1 |
21 | Fever. | 15.2 |
22* | Nausea/vomiting. | 37.6 |
23* | Loss of appetite. | 38.4 |
24* | Increased fatigue (tiredness). | 58.7 |