iarjimphIARJIMPHIARJIMPH2709-331Xhttps://doi.org/10.47310/iarjimph.2023.v04i01.012Assessing the general public's knowledge and perceptions regarding Renal/Kidney Stones among the patients attending outpatient department of Civil hospital, Nurpur, Himachal PradeshAartiChaudharyBhardwajBackground:Renal or kidney stones are a prevalent medical condition characterized by the formation of hard deposits in the kidneys. This study aims to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding renal/kidney stones among patients attending the outpatient department of Civil Hospital, Nurpur. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2023- April 2023 among patients attending Civil hospital Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh and selected by convenience sampling technique. Data was collected through face-to-face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests. Results: A total of 400 respondents including 250 (62.5%) male patients and 150 (37.5%) female patients were participated in the study. Among the total, 127 (31.75%) were from urban area and 273 (68.25%) were from rural area. In the present study 25.25% (101) participants had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards Renal/Kidney Stones, 41.75% (167) had good knowledge (12-15 marks), 24.5% (98) had fair knowledge (8-11 marks) and 8.5% (34) having poor knowledge (<8 marks). Conclusion: It was concluded that there are significant gaps in understanding, and many patients had limited knowledge about renal/kidney stones. This lack of awareness can have implications for timely diagnosis, appropriate self-care, and effective treatment outcomes.