scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS AMONG PEOPLE IN SOUTH INDIA: A COMMUNITY BASED STUDY

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 042-045
Author(s):  
Joby Francis ◽  
Josmi Jose ◽  
Joyse K. Sunny ◽  
Juvairiya U. S. ◽  
Sanil Varghese
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community People ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract:Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the world. While it is well established as the foremost contributor to mortality in most developed countries, it is also a major and rapidly rising cause of death in many developing countries. To assess the existing knowledge of people regarding cardiovascular risk factors. This community based descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding cardiovascular risk factors among community people. They were selected through Non probability convenient sampling and pre-validated semi-structured questionnaire related to various aspects of cardiovascular risk factors used. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 16 and the results expressed as proportion. A total of 100 community people surveyed, majority of the participants (98%) had average level of knowledge regarding cardiovascular risk factors. There was a significant association between knowledge and age (x2 =5.09, p<0.05). There was a significant association between knowledge and education (X2 =4.38, p<0.05). Majority of the participants (76%) did not have family history of heart diseases. The study reflects that majority of the participants (98%) had average level of knowledge regarding cardiovascular risk factors. Hence it is necessary to educate the people in community regarding cardio vascular risk factors.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Hematocrit Level and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Community-Based Population

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 289-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan-Ze Jin ◽  
Dong-Han Zheng ◽  
Zhi-Ying Duan ◽  
Ying-Zi Lin ◽  
Xue-Ying Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Hematocrit Level ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Análise epidemiológica das internações hospitalares por doença isquêmica do coração no Piauí entre 2017 e 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 776-779
Author(s):  
Milena Viana Freire ◽  
Mariana de Sousa Meneses Carvalho ◽  
Aureliano Machado De Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Ischemic Heart Diseases

RESUMO As doenças isquêmicas do coração (DIC) estão entre as principais causas de internações hospitalares no Piauí. Os índices são mais expressivos quanto maior a exposição aos fatores de risco cardiovasculares, o que ressalta a importância da adoção de hábitos mais saudáveis.     ABSTRACT Ischemic heart diseases (IHD) are among the main causes of hospital admissions in Piauí. The higher the exposure to cardiovascular risk factors, the more expressive the indices are, which highlights the importance of adopting healthier habits.  

scholarly journals Awareness on Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Working Women - A Questionnaire Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 616-625
Author(s):  
Kamalli M ◽  
Kavitha S ◽  
Sangeetha A ◽  
Vishnupriya V ◽  
Gayathri R
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are becoming a serious health issue across the world and conventional risk factors are associated with lifestyle behaviours in all age groups. According to WHO, heart diseases are rapidly increasing in India and it is noted that CVD is not having any boundaries in terms of sex, socioeconomic or geography. The present study is aimed to determine the awareness of cardiovascular risk factors among working women. Self-administered questionnaire was prepared based on cardiovascular risk factors and circulated through an online survey link. The sample size was about 109 working women. The purpose of the study was explained in detail to the participants. The collected data were statistically analyzed using SPSS software. 89.9% of the population thought that working women are more prone to cardiovascular risk factors and 10.1% thought that working women are not prone to CVDs. 60.6% of the participants responded that PCOS could be a risk factor and remaining 39.4% responded that it is not a risk factor for CVD. The entire population answered that a healthy lifestyle and diet could reduce the risk of CVD. The Pearson Chi-square analysis showed that there is no association between the age group of the respondents and awareness of cardiovascular risk factors. To conclude, the awareness of the cardiovascular risk factors among working women was satisfactory.

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