Conservative Kidney Management in the Middle East and North Africa: Attitudes, Practices, and Implementation Barriers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Conservative kidney management (CKM) is poorly developed and not easily accessible globally, especially in middle- and low-income countries. This study aimed to understand the perspectives of nephrologists on CKM and the barriers to its implementation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Methods

We conducted an online survey. Nephrologists were contacted through their local nephrology societies. Responses were divided into the following 3 groups as per the country's income classification by the World Bank: high-, middle-, and low-income.

Results

A total of 336 surveys were analyzed (response rate: 34.28%). The mean age of participants was 43.3 ± 9.8 years; 50% were male, 91% practiced in urban settings, and 18% were affiliated with academic

SUBMITTER: Koubar SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12034881 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature