Knowledge and awareness factors affecting kidney function and chronic kidney disease among the general population in the West Bank, Palestine: an online cross-sectional study
CKD knowledge gaps are prevalent in the West Bank, particularly regarding early symptoms and non-dialysis treatment. Educational seminars significantly improve awareness, but their reach remains limited. Future interventions should prioritize accessible community-based education, digital campaigns targeting youth, and screenings for high-risk groups. Further research should explore barriers among older populations and evaluate targeted awareness initiatives to address these issues.
Authors
- Tarek A. Owais (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6903-3228)
- Haya Jebreen Mohammed Warasna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5148-7718)
- Mohammad Yaser Hasan Awad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2118-7391)
- Bashar Yaser Hasan Awad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0011-4203)
- Sulaiman Sultan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3954-0083)
- Ahmad J. Warasna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2132-5720)
- Mohamed E. A. Shaaban (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7543-803X)
- Iyad Yaser Hasan Awad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7016-9808)
Institutions
- Latakia University (SY)
- Beni-Suef University (EG)
- Cairo University (EG)
- Sumy State University (UA)
- Palestine Polytechnic University (PS)
- Health & Life (Taiwan) (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07853890.2025.2583328
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.43