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To effectively develop interventions that support patients with CKD to self-manage, it is crucial to understand their experiences and the factors that may influence their ability to self-manage. This study explored awareness, attitudes and participation with self-management in people living with non-dialysis CKD to understand factors influencing self-management behaviours.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 individuals living with non-dialysis CKD. Topics explored included perspectives and experiences of self-management, health and lifestyle behaviours, healthcare professional support, and self-management support, including future interventional approaches. Data were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data and to identify and report themes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Six themes were identified encompassing perspectives, barriers and facilitators of self-management: \u201cperceptions and experiences of (self-)managing CKD\u201d, \u201cperceived needs and requirements for self-management education and support\u201d, \u201cknowledge and capability-related factors\u201d, \u201cskills and opportunity-related factors\u201d, \u201cconfidence and motivational-related factors\u201d and \u201csocial support\u201d.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participants perceived that their CKD was not a significant problem, given the lack of concern from their doctor. Despite reporting a lack of awareness and understanding of CKD and its management, participants expressed interest in learning more and implementing appropriate self-management strategies. It was perceived that information and support were provided when it was almost too late, and not when it could potentially have the greatest impact. 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