ArticleBMJ public health2024
Exploring rural households' knowledge and perception of acute kidney injury in the southern region of The Gambia: a mixed-method community-based cross-sectional study design.
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Background: The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) outbreak in The Gambia is a national tragedy attracting international concern, linked to nearly 100 deaths in children. This situation arose due to the use of contaminated medical products by children in the country. Method: We used a mixed-method, cross-sectional study design to assess households' knowledge and perceptions of AKI in the southern region of The Gambia. A total of 2174 respondents from 123 rural communities were recruited via multistage sampling and were interviewed face-to-face using a questionnaire. Qualitatively, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted. The collected data were analysed as categorical and continuous variables, and thematic areas using SPSS V.26 and NVivo software. Results: The mean age was 36 years (SD±14.17) and 70% of the respondents were women. Most respondents had no formal education (45.6%), lived in extended family households (55%) and 91.6% earned a monthly income of less than GMD5000 (Gambian dalasi) (<US$100). Although 80% of the respondents were aware of the AKI outbreak in The Gambia, 90% showed poor knowledge about the disease. Half of the respondents correctly identified contaminated medical products as the cause of AKI. Interestingly, 97.1% of the participants held a moderate perception of AKI in The Gambia and firmly rejected the notion that the outbreak was politically motivated. The AKI outbreak was viewed as a stern lesson and a wake-up call for the Ministry of Health to take the necessary actions. Conclusion: A significant deficiency in AKI knowledge exists among rural households, even though their perceptions of health services remain positive and unwavering. AKI is viewed as a widespread health concern rather than a political issue. To maintain this view and enhance trust, a national dialogue involving the Ministry of Health and the population is recommended.
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