Year: 2026 | Month: October | Volume: 13 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 342-346
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20261030
Prevalence of Risk Factors and Preventive Practices Regarding Nephrolithiasis Among Adolescent Students in Selected College at Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
V. Dharani, R. Sangeetha, M. Sudha, M. Swetha, K. Vaigai Nisha, K. Varsha, P. Veeraramya, B. Vennila, K. Vigneshwari, S. Vinitha Sri
IV Year B. Sc (N) Students
V.V. Vanniaperumal Nursing College for Women, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India.
Corresponding Author: V. Dharani
ABSTRACT
Background: Nephrolithiasis, commonly known as kidney stone disease, is an important health concern among young people and is associated with modifiable factors such as inadequate fluid intake, unhealthy dietary habits, sedentary lifestyle, and other behavioural factors. Early identification of risk factors and promotion of appropriate preventive practices may help reduce the risk of stone formation.
Aim: To assess the prevalence of predisposing risk factors and preventive practices related to nephrolithiasis among adolescent students in a selected college at Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.
Methodology: A quantitative descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A total of 100 students aged 18–21 years were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured interview schedule and scales assessing risk factors and preventive practices related to nephrolithiasis. Descriptive statistics, including frequency and percentage, and inferential statistics using the Chi-square test were employed for data analysis.
Results: The study findings revealed statistically significant associations between the assessed risk factors for nephrolithiasis and selected demographic variables, including age, gender, place of residence, family monthly income, dietary habits, and source of information. Preventive practices were also found to be significantly associated with selected demographic variables, including age, gender, year of study, type of family, religion, place of residence, family monthly income, dietary habits, and source of information, at the 0.05 level of significance.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that demographic and lifestyle characteristics are associated with nephrolithiasis-related risk factors and preventive practices among the study participants. The study emphasizes the importance of strengthening health education regarding adequate hydration, healthy dietary practices, regular physical activity, and appropriate lifestyle modifications to promote the prevention of nephrolithiasis among young people.
Keywords: Nephrolithiasis, Kidney Stones, Risk Factors, Preventive Practices, Adolescents, Health Education.
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