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Review
. 2022 Apr;78(4):918-928.
doi: 10.1111/jan.15107. Epub 2021 Dec 15.

An integrative review: Chronic kidney disease awareness and the social determinants of health inequities

Christin Iroegbu  1 , Lisa Lewis  1 , Lea Ann Matura  1
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Review

An integrative review: Chronic kidney disease awareness and the social determinants of health inequities

Christin Iroegbu et al. J Adv Nurs. 2022 Apr.

Abstract

Background: Chronic kidney disease is a common and prevalent condition in the United States. However, 90% of individuals with chronic kidney disease are unaware of their diagnosis.

Aims: To summarize the empirical and theoretical literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of health inequities associated with CKD awareness. Social determinants of health inequities are underlying pathways that shape the health opportunities of individuals based on their social position.

Design: Integrative review.

Data sources: (May 2020 through July 2020) Data sources included PubMed, sociological abstracts, ScienceDirect, CINAHL and Google Scholar.

Review methods: Quantitative, qualitative and theoretical articles describing the association of social determinants of health inequities and chronic kidney disease awareness were included.

Results: A total of 19 articles were reviewed: two qualitative, one theoretical and 16 quantitative.

Conclusion: Findings from this review revealed that socioeconomic status, education, race and gender are consistently associated with patient chronic kidney disease awareness. These findings should serve as a basis for further research on interventions to improve chronic kidney disease awareness as well as guide nurses and health care professionals in caring for this population.

Keywords: CKD; CKD awareness; awareness; chronic kidney disease; nursing; renal nursing; social determinants of health.

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