Abstract

Background: Renal Calculi, or commonly known as Kidney Stones, are hard deposits made of crystals that accumulate in the urinary tract. These crystals are primarily formed when calcium and oxalate combine. These stones usually start in the kidney and find their way out through the urinary system. Renal Calculi is a painful condition that cause obstruction of urine flow in the renal collecting system, ureters, or urethra and result in severe pain, bleeding, or local erosion of kidney tissues. Aims: To assess the knowledge of client regarding Renal calculi. Material and Methods: An systematic approach with one group pre-test and posttest design (pre- experimental) was adopted in order to evaluate effectiveness of structured teaching programme on prevention and management of renal calculi at Gandhi hospital, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Results: Majority of the sample belonged to age group 21 – 35 years (76.10%.), male (51.67), having intermediate school education (63.3%), doing business (50%), having family income of Rs 9001 – 12000 (66.7%), Hindu background (68.33%), Non-vegetarian (60%). There was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge scores (t(47) =32.81, P<0.05; Tabled value = 2.02). • There was significant association between pre-test and post test knowledge scores and age. mean score in pretest 9.50 and post test: 21.05 (36-50 years). Conclusion: kidney stones can have significant implications for kidney health, potentially leading to changes in kidney shape through various mechanisms. As prevention is better than cure so adequate knowledge and proper care should be taken to reduce Morbidity.

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