Knowledge of Kidney Disease Among Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study in the University of Cape Coast

Conclusion: This study revealed an adequate knowledge level of KDs and their risk factors among allied health sciences undergraduates. However, an inadequate knowledge of its signs and symptoms was observed indicating a need for improved training.

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Main Authors: Victor Obiri Opoku, Theophilus Junior Yankey, Mainprice Akuoko Essuman, George Nkrumah Osei, Tetteh Attoh, Richard K. D. Ephraim
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Clinical Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijcp/8671438
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spelling doaj-art-908d17c3fd574a648cf16f209bbf18322025-01-11T00:00:03ZengWileyInternational Journal of Clinical Practice1742-12412025-01-01202510.1155/ijcp/8671438Knowledge of Kidney Disease Among Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study in the University of Cape CoastVictor Obiri Opoku0Theophilus Junior Yankey1Mainprice Akuoko Essuman2George Nkrumah Osei3Tetteh Attoh4Richard K. D. Ephraim5Department of Physician Assistant StudiesDepartment of Physician Assistant StudiesDepartment of Medical Laboratory ScienceDepartment of Medical Laboratory ScienceDepartment of Medical Laboratory ScienceDepartment of Medical Laboratory ScienceConclusion: This study revealed an adequate knowledge level of KDs and their risk factors among allied health sciences undergraduates. However, an inadequate knowledge of its signs and symptoms was observed indicating a need for improved training.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijcp/8671438
spellingShingle Victor Obiri Opoku
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George Nkrumah Osei
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Knowledge of Kidney Disease Among Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study in the University of Cape Coast
International Journal of Clinical Practice
title Knowledge of Kidney Disease Among Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study in the University of Cape Coast
title_full Knowledge of Kidney Disease Among Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study in the University of Cape Coast
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title_full_unstemmed Knowledge of Kidney Disease Among Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study in the University of Cape Coast
title_short Knowledge of Kidney Disease Among Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study in the University of Cape Coast
title_sort knowledge of kidney disease among allied health sciences undergraduates a cross sectional study in the university of cape coast
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijcp/8671438
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