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ABSTRACT Problem statement: A study to assess the level of knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi among adults in selected rural area, Maharashtra with a view to prepare an informational booklet. Background of study: Renal calculi one of the most painful urologic disorder. A large number of people are suffering from renal calculi problem all over the globe. Renal calculi, which are solid crystals that form dissolved minerals in urine, can be caused by both environmental and metabolic problems. Renal calculi are quite common and usually affect people who are between 30 and 60 years of age. They affect men more than women. In India there are various factors are responsible for formation of renal calculi it include Immobility and a sedentary lifestyle, which increases stasis. Living in stone-belt areas, High mineral content in drinking water, a diet high in purines, oxalates, calcium supplements, animal proteins, Urinary tract infections, dehydration , Prolonged indwelling catheterization, Neurogenic bladder, history of female genital mutilation ,obesity. Due to this some modifiable risk factors of renal calculi to prevent the occurrence of renal calculi in adults in selected rural area. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1. To assess the level of knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi among adults in selected rural area, Maharashtra. 2. To find out the association between level of knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi with sociodemographic variables in selected rural area, Maharashtra. 3. To prepare validate and distribute informational booklet, knowledge on modifiable risk factors of renal calculi among adults in selected rural area, Maharashtra. ASSUMPTION: o Adults may have knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi in rural area, Maharashtra. o Information booklet may enhance the level of knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi among adults in rural area, Maharashtra Methodology: Research approach used was quantitative research approach. The descriptive research design was used to assess the level of knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi. The research setting selected for the study was a selected rural area, Maharashtra. 100 adults were selected from selected rural area, Maharashtra using simple random sampling technique. The tools were prepared for study it consists of 2 sections. Section A: Assessment of Socio demographic variables and section B the modified self structure knowledge questionnaires regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics based on objectives and research questions. Result: According to level of knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi was assess by using self structure knowledge questionnaire. The results revealed that among 100 adults, none of them had inadequate knowledge of modifiable risk factors of renal calculi 5(5%), 74(74%) had a moderate adequate knowledge of modifiable risk factors of renal calculi and 21(21%) had adequate knowledge. The findings of the study reveals that there was a significant association between level of knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi with selected sociodemographic variables such as with age in year complete (?2=9.1484)) history of renal calculi (?2 =5.294,) history of renal calculi in family (?2 =5.307) and source of information (?2 =7.803) and there was no significant association between level of knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi with selected sociodemographic variables such as gender (?2 =0.0152), dietary pattern( ?2 =1.194,), occupation (?2 =1.552) ,and source of drinking water (?2 =3.3498) at p<0.05 level of significance. Thus, it shows that there was a significant association between level of knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi with selected sociodemographic variables. CONCLUSION The study findings shows that among 100 adults,(5%) had inadequate knowledge on modifiable risk factors of renal calculi,(74%) had a moderately adequate knowledge on modifiable risk factors of renal calculi and (21%) had adequate knowledge .Hence, study result conclude that renal calculi is major health issue in rural area , thus adults should have adequate knowledge regarding modifiable risk factors of renal calculi which helps to prevention of renal calculi.