A Cross-Sectional Study on Hospital-Based Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Recurrent Urolithiasis

Background: Urolithiasis which is a prevalent disease that can be prevented. Additionally, the rate of recurrence has been increasing. Prevention of the recurrence plays a vital role in limiting complications. One of the best ways to achieve this is by enhancing patients’ knowledge about preventing urolithiasis. However, there are few studies conducted on this issue in Vietnam. Objectives: To explore the level of knowledge regarding the prevention of urolithiasis recurrence and identify predicted factors. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used in the study. The respondents were over 18 years, used to diagnose urolithiasis, and attended the Department of Medical Examination and General Surgery Ward of C Da Nang Hospital. Ethical approval was obtained from the university and the hospital. Frequency and descriptive tests were applied to describe variables. Binominal logistic regression was used for detecting factors predicting knowledge regarding the prevention of urolithiasis recurrence. Results: There were 254 patients participating in the study, and 68.9% of participants had good knowledge toward prevention of urolithiasis recurrence. The study revealed that occupation, duration of urolithiasis, number of hospitalizations, and source of information were significantly predictable factors (P < .05). Age, gender, residence, educational level, and treatment methods did not affect this knowledge. Conclusions: Improving knowledge regarding the prevention of recurrent urolithiasis in patients was important, especially in general knowledge and diet including fluid intake. The development should be through the source of obtained information. It is necessary to emphasize the role of healthcare workers in providing the appropriate information.