Knowledge, attitude and practices of Kwara state polytechnic students on drug abuse as a risk factor for kidney disease in Ilorin Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9065 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge of Kwara Polytechnic students on drug abuse and its implications in kidney disease, to evaluate students of Kwara State Polytechnic's attitudes towards drug abuse and to identify the practices of students of Kwara State Polytechnic that contribute to the risk of kidney disease resulting from drug abuse. Methodology: A total of 286 questionnaires were distributed among students of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, using random sampling techniques to collect the required data. Literatures from previous studies was consulted using journals and books. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 25) and were presented using frequency tables, pie charts, and bar charts. The study showed that a significant majority of students (90.0%) have heard about the relationship between drug abuse and kidney disease. Among these students, 21.2% have excellent knowledge, and 66.7% have good knowledge of the implications of drug abuse. Additionally, 84.8% of students are aware that drug abuse can lead to kidney disease, and 56.4% recognize high blood pressure as a potential sign of kidney disease. Also, 36.4% agree that many students don’t seek help for substance issues. The study concludes that the students have a good level of knowledge about drug abuse as a risk factor for kidney disease, and that not enough has been done by the school authorities to educate students about the risk of drug abuse. The institutions should implement comprehensive educational programs to raise awareness about the risks of drug abuse, particularly its impact on kidney health. This can include seminars, workshops, and informational materials that address the specific health risks, symptoms, and long-term effects of substance use...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University