A Behaviorally Informed Patient-Facing Intervention to Promote Albuminuria Testing in Hypertension: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of KnowCKD

Background: Albuminuria testing to diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD) and guide blood pressure management is recommended for adults with hypertension but remains underused in part due to suboptimal patient understanding of its importance. Patient facing behavioral interventions have the potential to bridge this gap. We developed and evaluated KnowCKD, a behaviorally informed intervention designed to increase patient awareness of CKD and knowledge and promote albuminuria testing among adults with hypertension. Methods: KnowCKD consisted of an educational infographic and brief, behaviorally i

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