Melkie AddisuSeifu LissaneAbdi Semir2021-02-112023-11-052021-02-112023-11-052021-02http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/25062Background: Anemia is common and significant complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Anemia of chronic kidney disease is associated with significant cardiovascular morbidity mortality and poor quality of life. However, its prevalence and management has not been studied thoroughly at local and national level. Objective: To assess the prevalance, severity and management of anemia among predialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on follow up at Tikur Anbessa Specialized hospital (TASH) renal clinic. Methods and Materials: A hospital based cross sectional hospital study was conducted from April 1 to July 30, 2020. Consecutive sampling was used to recruit 100 study participants. participants were interviewed using structured questionnaire, and their medical records were reviewed to obtain information on relevant medical history and laboratory parameters. Serum Iron panel was determined for all enrolled patients. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. Continuous variables were presented as means ± standard deviations and compared by t-test. Categorical variables were expressed as count with percentage and compared by Chi-square. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify independently associated factors of anemia. P-valueen-USChronic kidney disease, anemia, Ethiopia.Thesis