2.1 Searching Process
The databases PubMed, Medline and Google were searched using medical
subject heading (MeSH) to screen and filter articles of interest on
hospital and population based studies on prevalence and risk factors of
CKD in Nigeria with emphasis on studies in rural and semi-urban
communities Southeast Nigeria. The MeSH terms were internally validated
by the coauthors. Articles in the review needed to be published (1)
December 2018 and after January 1985(2). Available as full text in
English (3) categorized as original research, reviews and
metal-analysis. Titles and abstracts were reviewed to verify these
criteria.