Evaluation of Knowledge and Awareness of Heart Disease Among Adults Population in Tabuk-2017
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: According to World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease especially coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death globally and one of the major health burdens worldwide. A report released by the Media and Health Awareness Information Center at the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Saudi Arabia, pointed out that, Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including heart attacks and strokes, are the cause of 42 percent of the Kingdom's non-communicable diseases deaths in 2010. Vascular injury accumulates in adolescence, making it necessary for primary preventive measures to be taken from childhood. Therefore, there is increasing emphasis on preventing atherosclerosis by modifying risk factors, such as healthy diet, exercise and avoidance of smoking. Methods: We have conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study in Tabuk city population, Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted during the period from May to September 2017. The participants were selected by random sampling. Sampling was stratified for the different geographical areas of the city. The total sample obtained was 379. All the pupils were approached to obtain the desired sample size. A self-administered questionnaire, previously validated, about heart disease knowledge and awareness filled by participants. Results: In average, more than half of participants have good knowledge about diet, half of them were aware of the knowledge about epidemiology of heart disease, and third of them have correct medical information of heart disease. (39.5%) of participants know that a person cannot tell whether or not if he/she has high blood pressure, and (47.2%) disagreed to that high blood pressure is defined as 110/80 (systolic/diastolic) or higher. Conclusion: More attention needed on primary prevention programs that focus on diet, exercise, and the danger of heart disease and its risk factors should be emphasized.
Authors and Affiliations
Saleh Hammad Alhawiti, Waleed Essam Saleh, Mohammed Faisal Albalawi, Rayan Mohammed Aloufi, Abdulelah Faiz Alasmari, Khalid Awd Albalawi, Meshal Saleh Alatawi
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