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Chilhood Kidney Disease at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen Province : A pilot study

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Author	Weraarchakul, Wiboon Weraarchakul, Wilawan Wisanuyotin, Suwannee Jiravuttipong, Apichat Worasarn, Watcharee Nattee, Jatuporn
Copyright Year	2014
Abstract	Background and objective : Childhood kidney disease is an important public health in Thailand. The objectives of this descriptive study were to determine types of kidney disease according to pediatric nephrologist’ s diagnosis and health behaviors in pediatric patients with kidney disease at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University. Methods : This cross - sectional study was conducted during January to August, 2013 at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University. A total of 97 pediatric patients with kidney disease volunteered to participate in this study. Data were collected from medical records and questionnaires. Results : The average age of the pediatric patients with kidney disease was 11.5 ± 3.7 years old (4-17 years). Nephrotic syndrome was the major of kidney disease (34.0%) followed by systemic lupus erythematosus (33.0%). The majority of subjects were convenient to see a doctor for appointment (97.9%), took medication strictly according to the medical prescription (93.8%) and avoided consuming inappropriate foods for kidney disease (84.5%). Conclusion : Nephrotic syndrome was the major of kidney disease followed by systemic lupus erythematosus. Pediatric patients with kidney disease had appropriate behaviors for their health.
Starting Page	101
Ending Page	107
Page Count	7
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
Volume Number	29
Alternate Webpage(s)	http://www.thaiscience.info/journals/Article/SRMJ/10967770.pdf
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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