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. 2020 Feb 26:92:100578.
doi: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2020.100578. eCollection 2020.

Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Factors among Patients with Diabetes in Northwest Ethiopia: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Hailemaryam Alemu  1 , Workagegnehu Hailu  1 , Aynishet Adane  1
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Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Factors among Patients with Diabetes in Northwest Ethiopia: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Hailemaryam Alemu et al. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. .

Abstract

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly recognized as a global health issue and it affects 10% to 15% of the world population. Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease. More than 422 million adults in the world populations are living with diabetes mellitus, 40% of whom will develop CKD. CKD in diabetes increases the risk of early death and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of published data on the prevalence of CKD and its associated factors among patients with diabetes in northwest Ethiopia.

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and factors associated with CKD among patients with diabetes at University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2 to July 31, 2018. Using convenience sampling, a total of 272 consecutive patients with diabetes were recruited for the study. Data regarding the patients' sociodemographic information, clinical characteristics, and laboratory parameters were collected using patient interview and review of medical records. Serum creatinine was measured and used to calculate estimated glomerular filtration rate using modification of diet in renal disease and chronic kidney disease epidemiology equations. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify predictors of CKD in patients with diabetes.

Result: The prevalence of CKD, defined by estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73 m2, was found to be 17.3% and 14.3% by modification of diet in renal disease and chronic kidney disease epidemiology equations, respectively. The proportion of stage 3 CKD by modification of diet in renal disease equation was 14.7%, whereas the proportions of stage 4 and stage 5 CKD were 2.2% and 0.4%, respectively. Among those who were diagnosed with CKD, 85.1% had pre-existing hypertension. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the presence of retinopathy (adjusted odds ratio = 14; 95% CI, 4-36; p < 0.001), pre-existing hypertension (adjusted odds ratio = 8.2; 95% CI, 2-23; P < 0.001), current systolic blood pressure >140 mm Hg (adjusted odds ratio = 6; 95% CI, 4-22; P = 0.001), and duration of diabetes >10 years (adjusted odds ratio = 3.2; 95% CI, 2-7; P = 0.004) were significantly associated with CKD in patients with diabetes.

Conclusions: The prevalence of CKD in patients with diabetes is high and comparable with previous studies from low- and middle-income countries. Pre-existing hypertension, current systolic blood pressure >140 mm Hg, duration of diabetes >10 years, and presence of retinopathy were significantly associated with CKD. Regular screening for CKD, retinopathy, and optimal blood pressure management should be practiced.

Keywords: Prevalence; chronic kidney disease; diabetes mellitus; northwest Ethiopia.

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