Characterizing Occupational risk factors of chronic kidney disease and its impact on work productivity and activity impairment among patients visiting at public hospitals in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Wakuma,Samson(PHD) | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Kumie,Abera(PHD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Dagmawi,Yetemwerk | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-22T15:59:16Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-22T15:59:16Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant public health concern worldwide, it is primarily caused by well-established factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and genetic conditions, there are also unconventional factors that can contribute to its development including occupational and environmental factors. These factors may not be as widely recognized but can still play a significant role in the progression of CKD. However, Occupational factors for kidney failure are not well studied. Objective: Therefore, this study aimed to characterize occupational risk factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as well as their impact on work productivity and activity impairment, among patients attending at public hospitals in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. Methods: An institutional cross-sectional study was conducted among chronic kidney disease patients at public hospitals in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, from January 2025 to March 2025.Structured questionnaires were used in face-to-face interviews with patients who have confirmed cases of CKD when they were come for their follow up appointment during data collection period to assess occupational risk factors related to CKD in two hospitals. The data was collected using ODK software. The data was exported and cleaned using SPSS statistical software version 25 and characterization occupational risk factors of CKD was analyzed by Chi- Square test. Results: Out of 401 participants, 392 took part in the study, resulting in a 97.8% response rate. The largest age group was 61 and above 97(24.5). The most common occupation among respondents was office work 83(21.2%), followed by agriculture/farming 58(14.8%). Regarding workplace hazards, physical hazards were the most frequently reported, 293(74.7%), followed by psychosocial hazards, 226 (57.7%) and chemical hazards 107 (27.3%). Conclusion: Workers across different occupations faced multiple physical hazards in labor intensive jobs, chemical in agriculture and manufacturing, and psychosocial and ergonomic in office, transportation, and construction settings. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8498 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | CKD | |
| dc.subject | CKDu | |
| dc.subject | Occupational factors | |
| dc.subject | Work productivity | |
| dc.subject | Activity impairment | |
| dc.title | Characterizing Occupational risk factors of chronic kidney disease and its impact on work productivity and activity impairment among patients visiting at public hospitals in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia | |
| dc.type | Thesis |