Table 3.
Prevalence of albuminuria and chronic kidney disease stratified by SCD genotype
| Variable | Total number (n = 194) | Hb Genotype | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS (n = 142) | SC (n = 52) | |||
| Albuminuria | 76 (39.2) | 58 (40.8) | 18 (34.6) | 0.578 |
| eGFR, n (%) | ||||
| ≥90 mL/min/1.73 m2 | 190 (97.9) | 140 (98.6) | 50 (96.2) | 0.454 |
| 60-89 mL/min/1.73 m2 | 4 (2.1) | 2 (1.4) | 2 (3.8) | |
| CKD, n (%) | ||||
| Stage 1: eGFR ≥ 90 + albuminuria | 74 (38.1) | 58 (40.8) | 16 (30.8) | 0.366 |
| Stage 2: eGFR 60–89 + albuminuria | 2 (1.1) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (3.8) | 0.097 |
| Total CKD, n (%) | ||||
| Stages (1–2) | 76 (39.2) | 58 (40.8) | 18 (34.6) | 0.578 |
P <0.05 is significant, eGFR = estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, CKD = Chronic Kidney Disease. Hb = Haemoglobin