A descriptive analysis of risk factors for chronic kidney disease among the Afro-descendant population of San José de saco in the department of Atlántico, Colombia (2024)

Objective: To characterize the risk factors associated with kidney health in the Afro-descendant community of San José de Saco, a district of Juan de Acosta in the department of Atlántico, the Republic of Colombia. Materials and Methods: In 2024, a community-based study with 217 participants was conducted in San José de Saco, Atlántico, Colombia. Data were collected on sociodemographic characteristics, vital signs, anthropometric measurements, and risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A descriptive analysis was conducted using Microsoft Excel. The study was performed under ethical principles according to the Declaration of Helsinki and Resolution 8430 of 1993, thus ensuring informed consent and respect for the privacy of the participants. Results: Most participants were women (60%) in the 27-59-year age group (52%). Regarding educational accessibility, 44% had only completed primary schooling, 55% were unemployed, and 19% were not affiliated to the health system. Regarding their health status, 20% reported a personal history of high blood pressure, 4% reported type II diabetes mellitus (DM), 28% reported overweight, and 20% reported obesity. A history of low exposure to chemicals was observed (15%). Most participants (63%) found medical care accessible; however, 24% and 10% considered access to health “difficult” and “very difficult,” respectively. Conclusion: The Afro-descendant population faces high rates of diseases such as high blood pressure, DM, overweight, and obesity, thus increasing the risk of more rapidly progressing CKD. These conditions are worsened by hindered access to medical care and limited social security coverage. Socioeconomic factors, such as unemployment and low educational levels, contribute to health problems. Implementing interventions that promote healthy lifestyles and improve equitable access to healthcare is crucial for reducing these disparities and improving the well-being of the Afro-descendant community.

• Autores: Aroca-Martinez, Gustavo; Perea Rojas, Diana Marcela; Pérez Jiménez, Valentina; Hernández Rosero, Kelly Katherin; Musso, Carlos; Depine, Santos; Cadena Bonfanti, Andres Angélo; Sarmiento Gutierrez , Joanny Judith
• Fecha de publicación: 2024
• Institución: Universidad Simón Bolívar
• Repositorio: Repositorio Digital USB
• Idioma: eng
• OAI Identifier: oai:bonga.unisimon.edu.co:20.500.12442/15903
• Acceso en línea: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12442/15903; https://actascientific.com/ASNH/ASNH-08-1452.php
• Palabra clave: Kidney Disease; Kidney Health; Risk Factors; Afro-Descendants; Prevention; Public Health; Social Determinants
• Rights: openAccess
• License: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States