Table 2.

Percentage of correct response to individual items on the questionnaire by the Australian general population

Item No	Question	Correct response (%) N = 943
1*	A person can lead a normal life with one healthy kidney.	85.6
2	Herbal supplements can be effective in treating chronic kidney disease.	23.4
3*	Certain medications can help to slow-down the worsening of chronic kidney disease.	51.2
What functions do the kidneys perform in the body?
4*	The kidneys make urine.	62.1
5*	The kidneys clean blood.	69.8
6	The kidneys help to keep blood sugar level normal.	22.6
7*	The kidneys help to maintain blood pressure.	26.4
8	The kidneys help to breakdown protein in the body.	14.3
9*	The kidneys help to keep the bones healthy.	14.3
Which of the following are commonly used to determine health of the kidneys?
10*	A blood test.	68.2
11*	A urine test.	76.2
12	A faecal test.	45.9
13*	Blood pressure monitoring.	20.3
What are the risk factors for chronic kidney disease?
14*	Diabetes.	60.6
15	Being female.	42.4
16*	High blood pressure.	38.3
17*	Heart problems such as heart failure or heart attack.	26.3
18	Excess stress.	16.4
19*	Obesity.	58.6
What are the signs and symptoms that a person might have if they have advanced chronic kidney disease or kidney failure?
20*	Water retention. (excess water in the body)	61.1
21	Fever.	15.2
22*	Nausea/vomiting.	37.6
23*	Loss of appetite.	38.4
24*	Increased fatigue (tiredness).	58.7

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