Hidden CKD
The HIDDEN-CKD project is a collaboration between NHS healthcare professionals, charity organizations, and a communications agency. It was established to reduce inequalities in kidney health among the African and Afro-Caribbean community. Initiated in 2019, the project involved co-creating and co-designing educational materials tailored specifically for these communities. The team recruited and trained community kidney ambassadors to conduct community-based kidney health screenings using urine testing technology and educational resources. The goal was to improve early detection of kidney disease in high-risk populations.
Aims
- Determine the most effective methods to invite individuals for kidney health checks.
- Assess community acceptance of kidney health checks conducted by peer-educators.
- Identify the prevalence of kidney disease among those tested.
Methods
- Co-design educational materials with community members.
- Engage community leaders to support and promote testing events.
- Offer urine tests conducted by trained peer-educators.
- Collect participant contact details, demographics, medical history, and feedback on event awareness.
Trials Design
Feasibility study involving community engagement, education, and screening to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
Summary of Findings
The project successfully developed culturally appropriate educational materials and trained community ambassadors. Community-based screenings were well-received, indicating the feasibility of this approach for early detection of kidney disease in high-risk populations.
Impact
The HIDDEN-CKD project demonstrated the importance of community engagement and culturally tailored interventions in addressing health disparities. The model developed can be adapted to other high-risk communities to improve early detection and management of chronic kidney disease.
Principal Investigator
Consultant Nephrologist at King’s College Hospital and Professor at King's College London.
Affiliations
Funding
Funding Body: Kidney Care UK
Amount: undisclosed
Period: January 2019 - January 2020