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First snapshot on behavioral characteristics and related factors of patients with chronic kidney disease in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic (June to October 2020)

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Abstract
Background: The recent novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unprecedented changes in behavior. We evaluated the current status of precautionary behavior and physical activity in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A population of CKD patients (n = 306) registered in the Study on Kidney Disease and Environmental Chemicals (SKETCH, Clinical Trial No. NCT04679168) cohort recruited from June 2020 to October 2020 was included in the study. We conducted a questionnaire survey related to risk perception of COVID-19, precautionary behavior, and physical activity.

Results: There were 187 patients (61.1%) with estimated glomerular filtration rate of <45 mL/min/1.73 m2 . This population showed a higher degree of risk perception for COVID-19 than the general population. Age was the most significant determinant of risk perception among CKD patients. During the pandemic, social distancing and hygiene-related behavior were significantly increased (p < 0.001). The frequency of exercise was decreased only in those who took regular exercise, without diabetes, or with a lower Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) (p < 0.001), with no change among the other groups. Socioeconomic status and comorbidities significantly affected behavioral characteristics regardless of the category. Education and income were significantly associated with precautionary behaviors such as staying at home and hand sanitizer use. Patients with higher CCI status significantly increased frequency of exercise (adjusted odds ratio, 2.10; 95% confidence interval, 1.01-4.38).

Conclusion: CKD patients showed higher risk perception with active precautionary behavioral changes than the general population. Healthcare providers should be aware of the characteristics to comprise precautionary behavior without reducing physical activity.
Author(s)
Younglim KhoDong Ki KimYaerim KimYong Chul KimWoo eong ParkJae Yoon ParkJung Nam AnKyung Don YooMyoungsoon YouInae LeeJeonghwan LeeJung Pyo LeeKyubok JinKyungho Choi
Issued Date
2022
Type
Article
Keyword
COVID-19Chronic kidney diseaseExerciseHealth behavior
DOI
10.23876/j.krcp.21.065
URI
https://oak.ulsan.ac.kr/handle/2021.oak/15434
Publisher
KIDNEY RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
Language
한국어
ISSN
2211-9132
Citation Volume
41
Citation Number
2
Citation Start Page
219
Citation End Page
230
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