Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Gagal Ginjal Kronik di RSUD dr. Djasamen Saragih Pematangsiantar Tahun 2025

Abstract

Chronic Kidney Failure is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged so that they cannot function normally. In 2024, chronic kidney failure is included in the 10 causes of death in the world. This study aims to determine the factors related with the incidence of chronic kidney failure at dr. Djasamen Saragih Regional General Hospital Pematangsiantar in 2025. This study is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The sample size in this study was 96 respondents with a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was carried out univariately and bivariately with the chi-square test (α=0,05). The results of the study showed that the proportion of chronic kidney failure was (58,3%). Univariate analysis showed that the highest proportion distribution was at the age of 18-59 years (62,5%), female (57,3%), had a high level of education (68,8%), had a working status (61,5%), had hypertension ≤5 years (40,63), no history of diabetes mellitus (58,3%), no history of kidney stones (87,5%), consumed <8 glasses of water per day (70,8%), and didn’t consume instant packaged drinks (59,4%). Bivariate analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between employment status (p=0,006), hypertension (p=0,029), diabetes mellitus (p=0,043), consumption of water (p=0,0001), and consumption of instant packaged drinks (p=0,003) with the incidence of chronic kidney failure. Meanwhile, there was no significant relationship between age (p=1,000), gender (p=0,197), education level (p=0,118), and history of kidney stones (p=0,060) with the incidence of chronic kidney failure. It is expected that the community will take preventive measures such as reducing consumption of packaged drinks and consuming enough water and routinely controlling the disease they suffer from to prevent complications.