Research Article

Awareness of salt consumption in outpatients admitted to the Nephrology clinic

Volume: 18 Number: 2 April 1, 2025
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Awareness of salt consumption in outpatients admitted to the Nephrology clinic

Abstract

Purpose: Excess salt consumption contributes significantly to the development of kidney disease, hypertension and heart disease and makes their control difficult. The aim of this study was to investigate the daily salt consumption levels and awareness of salt consumption in outpatients attending a nephrology clinic. Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between January 10, 2024 and March 10, 2024. Data were collected from individuals aged 18 years and older who were admitted to Pamukkale University Nephrology clinic as outpatients and who agreed to participate in the study by face-toface questionnaire method. The Beliefs about Dietary Compliance Scale was used to assess salt consumption habits. Results: The mean age of the 211 patients who participated in the study was 58.94±16.84 years. It was determined that 82.5% (n=174) of the participants knew the recommended daily salt amount as 5 grams and 66.8% of them consumed their meals with little or no salt. Salt was mostly consumed as table salt (63.3% n=133), followed by natural salt found in foods (30.3% n=64) and least from prepared foods (6.6% n=14). The mean score of the benefit subscale was 29.3±2.7 and the mean score of the barrier subscale was 19.4±4.2. Conclusion: A large proportion (82.5%) of the patients admitted to the Nephrology Clinic as outpatients stated that they were aware of and complied with the daily salt consumption of 5 gr recommended by the guidelines. However, this awareness does not result in a sufficient behavioral change in daily life.

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Thanks

I would like to thank my Special Study Module students Semiha Boyaci, Suheda Cavda, Mevlude Doke, and Sude Nur Kalkan for their contributions to the article.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

​Internal Diseases

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

March 28, 2025

Publication Date

April 1, 2025

Submission Date

January 30, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 27, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 2

APA
Akın, D. (2025). Awareness of salt consumption in outpatients admitted to the Nephrology clinic. Pamukkale Medical Journal, 18(2), 398-405. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1630111
AMA
1.Akın D. Awareness of salt consumption in outpatients admitted to the Nephrology clinic. Pam Med J. 2025;18(2):398-405. doi:10.31362/patd.1630111
Chicago
Akın, Davut. 2025. “Awareness of Salt Consumption in Outpatients Admitted to the Nephrology Clinic”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 18 (2): 398-405. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1630111.
EndNote
Akın D (April 1, 2025) Awareness of salt consumption in outpatients admitted to the Nephrology clinic. Pamukkale Medical Journal 18 2 398–405.
IEEE
[1]D. Akın, “Awareness of salt consumption in outpatients admitted to the Nephrology clinic”, Pam Med J, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 398–405, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.31362/patd.1630111.
ISNAD
Akın, Davut. “Awareness of Salt Consumption in Outpatients Admitted to the Nephrology Clinic”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 18/2 (April 1, 2025): 398-405. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1630111.
JAMA
1.Akın D. Awareness of salt consumption in outpatients admitted to the Nephrology clinic. Pam Med J. 2025;18:398–405.
MLA
Akın, Davut. “Awareness of Salt Consumption in Outpatients Admitted to the Nephrology Clinic”. Pamukkale Medical Journal, vol. 18, no. 2, Apr. 2025, pp. 398-05, doi:10.31362/patd.1630111.
Vancouver
1.Davut Akın. Awareness of salt consumption in outpatients admitted to the Nephrology clinic. Pam Med J. 2025 Apr. 1;18(2):398-405. doi:10.31362/patd.1630111

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