Assess the knowledge regarding prevention and management of Renal Calculi among adults residing at Kanyakumari Medical College Asaripallam

Background: Renal calculi, or kidney stones, are a common urinary disorder with high recurrence rates and significant public health impact. Despite evidence that preventive measures such as hydration, dietary modification, and lifestyle changes can reduce risk, knowledge among adults remains limited, particularly in rural and semi-urban regions. Objective: To assess the knowledge regarding prevention and management of renal calculi among adults and identify gaps that may inform targeted health education interventions. Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental descriptive study was conducted among 30 adults at Kanyakumari Medical College, Asaripallam. Participants aged above 30 years, able to communicate and willing to participate were included. Data were collected using a structured interview schedule addressing demographics and knowledge of renal calculi causes, risk factors, dietary practices, symptoms, and preventive strategies. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used to analyse data and explore associations between knowledge levels and demographic variables. Results: The majority of participants were aged 41–50 years (50%), male (60%), with primary education (30%), engaged in skilled agricultural/fishery occupations (30%), and from nuclear families (66.7%). Most participants demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge (63%), while 20% had inadequate knowledge and 17% exhibited adequate knowledge. Chi-square analysis revealed no significant association between knowledge levels and demographic characteristics (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Adults demonstrated moderate knowledge regarding renal calculi, with significant gaps in understanding risk factors, symptom recognition, and preventive strategies beyond hydration. These deficits were consistent across demographic groups, highlighting the need for nurse-led educational interventions in community and primary healthcare settings to enhance awareness, preventive practices, and early management.