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KNOWLEDGE OF KIDNEY DISEASES AMONG DOCTORS

Dr Javeria Sharif, Dr Shazia Kousar, Dr Hina Nawaz

Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the knowledge of the medical doctors and trainee doctors of post graduate studies performing their duties in department of nephrology or other departments. Methodology: This transverse case work carried out at the department of nephrology in Mayo Hospital Lahore. The duration of this research work was from 1st April 2019 to April 30, 2019. The doctors who were performing their duties in the hospital having more than one-year experience after the completion of their house job were the part of this research work. Every doctor has to fill a questionnaire consisting twenty-eight questions. Results: Total 211 doctors according to the standard of the work were the members of this research work. Majority of the participants of this research work were male doctors 71.10% (n: 150). There was strong association of the knowledge with practice of doctor. The knowledge about the different kidney diseases was different among the medical professional of various hospitals. The practice about the kidney diseases was also different among the doctors of different hospitals. The doctors of Mayo Hospital Lahore were available with the highest scores of the awareness and knowledge about these diseases. Conclusion: The knowledge of the medical officers as well as postgraduate trainee doctors is not well enough about the diseases of kidney. The doctors who were working in the department off nephrology are available with better knowledge as compared to the doctors working in other departments. The experience and the practice of the doctors was improving the awareness and knowledge of these diseases among doctors. KEY WORDS: Kidney, Practice, Diseases, Awareness, Professionals, Postgraduate, Trainee, Departments.

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