Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Urolithiasis among Patients in Sulaymaniyah City, Iraq

Abstract

BACKGROUND : Urinary stone disease , also known as urolithiasis, refers to the condition characterized by the formation of stones or calcifications in the urinary system.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice concerning Stone in Patients with Urolithiasis in Sulaymaniyah City/ Iraq.

METHODS : A Quantitative, descriptive-analytic design was conducted in Shar and Teaching Hospital from 6th November 2024 to 25th January 2025 .A total of 130 participants were included in this study through a convenience sampling method . Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire that focused on sociodemographic factors and assessment of patients knowledge ,attitude , and practice regarding urolithiasis .RESULT:  A third of the 130 people who took part in the study had a positive outlook on the topic of preventing urinary stone illness, and the same percentage had strong knowledge on the subject. individuals older than 39 years old demonstrated significantly higher results on the knowledge test compared to younger individuals (p=0.047). In terms of knowledge, females also outperformed males (p=0.044). Also, for individuals with a diploma or an institute-level education, there was a highly significant correlation between educational attainment and knowledge levels (p=0.000).

CONCLUSION : It was found that patients lacked sufficient knowledge regarding the prevention of urinary tract stones. Additionally, no correlation was identified between the patients ’sociodemographic characteristics and their  awareness of stone prevention .