Table 2 Patients’ perception of kidney stones prevention measures, n (%)
Perception | Overall (N = 99) | Receive instructions: No (n = 67) | Receive instructions: Yes (n = 32) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Prevention knowledge | ||||
Dietary recommendations | 41 (41.4) | 20 (29.9) | 21(65.6) | <0.001** |
Effective measure to prevent stone recurrence | 17(17.2) | 12 (17.9) | 5 (15.6) | |
Medications given | 15 (15.2) | 9 (13.4) | 6 (18.8) | |
No idea | 26 (26.2) | 26 (38.8) | 0 (0) | |
Belief in the effectiveness of prevention measures | ||||
No | 28 (28.3) | 27 (40.3) | 1 (3.1) | 0.0003* |
Yes | 71 (71.7) | 40 (59.7) | 31 (96.9) | |
Interest to learn about prevention measures | ||||
No | 17 (17.2) | 17 (25.4) | 0 (0) | 0.004* |
Yes | 82 (82.9) | 50 (74.6) | 32 (100) | |