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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Screening for proteinuria and chronic kidney disease risk factors in Kinshasa: A world kidney day 2007 study
Nephron - Clinical Practice, Volume 110, No. 4, Year 2008
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Background: Although screening programs for chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be of great value, these programs are not yet implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This study focused on proteinuria and examined its prevalence in terms of the number needed to screen for the different risk factors of CKD. Such knowledge would guide the utility of population screening to prevent end-stage renal disease. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Kinshasa on the Second World Kidney Day. A sample of 3,018 subjects was interviewed and the following measurements were performed: blood pressure, body mass index, glycemia and urine protein. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify determinants of proteinuria. Results: The prevalence of proteinuria was 17.1% (95% CI 15.8-18.6). Other CKD risk factors identified were: hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity and metabolic syndrome. To identify 1 case of proteinuria, one would need to screen 4 persons with diabetes, 5 persons with hypertension, 4 subjects having metabolic syndrome, 5 persons aged ≥72 years and 9 persons without any of the conditions mentioned above. Age, overweight and diabetes were the strongest factors associated with proteinuria. Conclusions: This study indicates that proteinuria and traditional risk factors for CKD are very prevalent in Kinshasa. Realistic policies to stem these conditions should be a public health priority. Copyright © 2008 S. Karger AG.
Authors & Co-Authors
Sumaïli, Ernest Kiswaya
Democratic Republic Congo, Kinshasa
Universite de Kinshasa
Belgium, Liege
Université de Liège
Nseka, Nazaire Mangani
Democratic Republic Congo, Kinshasa
Universite de Kinshasa
Lepira, François Bompeka
Democratic Republic Congo, Kinshasa
Universite de Kinshasa
Krzesinski, Jeanmarie
Belgium, Liege
Université de Liège
Makulo, Jean Robert Rissassy
Democratic Republic Congo, Kinshasa
Universite de Kinshasa
Bukabau, Justine Busanga
Democratic Republic Congo, Kinshasa
Universite de Kinshasa
Nkoy, Josée B.
Democratic Republic Congo, Kinshasa
Universite de Kinshasa
Mokoli, Vieux Momeme
Democratic Republic Congo, Kinshasa
Universite de Kinshasa
Longokolo, Murielle Mashi
Democratic Republic Congo, Kinshasa
Universite de Kinshasa
Owandjalola, Julie A.
Democratic Republic Congo, Kinshasa
Universite de Kinshasa
Kayembé, Patrick Kalambayi
Democratic Republic Congo, Kinshasa
Universite de Kinshasa
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Citations: 30
Authors: 11
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1159/000167869
Research Areas
Noncommunicable Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Congo