TITLE:
The Significance of Urinalysis in Health: A Review of Findings amongst Staff of a Teaching Hospital in South East Nigeria
AUTHORS:
Felix Edoiseh Ehidiamhen, Michael Chukwu Ugwu, Godson Ofobuike Eze, Chinyere Grace Chukwu, Stanley Emeka Ogbata, Chinedu Nweke Idakari, Josiah Nwadibia Aja, Doubra Orherhe Owolabi, Andrew Isimenmen Okoawoh, Confidence Ogonna Njoku, Uzoma Maryrose Agwu, Martins Anazodo Nnoli
KEYWORDS:
Urinalysis, Urine Abnormality, Dipstick Test Strip, Renal Disease, DUFUTH, Ebonyi State, Uburu
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Nephrology,
Vol.14 No.4,
October
12,
2024
ABSTRACT: Background: Urinalysis is a simple and cost effective medical tool used in the assessment of urinary abnormalities for early detection and prompt management of asymptomatic pathologies. Aim: This study assessed the urine profile of newly employed health workers of a Teaching Hospital in South East Nigeria. Method: A descriptive retrospective approach was employed to assess the urine parameters of 512 employees. Results: Abnormal findings occurred in 30.7% of the population, with ascorbic acid being the most common (11.5%) while the least was nitrite constituting 0.58% of the population. The study also revealed that only one male employee had abnormal urine pH. There was no significant association (p > 0.05) between gender and urine abnormalities. Conclusion: Routine urinalysis should be included in pre-employment medical exams for disease surveillance.