Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors: A community-based cross-sectional study in a peri-urban community of Kathmandu, Nepal

Dhungana, Raja Ram; Thapa, P; Devkota, Surya; Banik, Palash Chandra; Gurung, Yadav; Mumu, Shirin Jahan; Shayami, Arun; Ali, Liaquat

doi:10.1016/j.ihj.2018.03.003

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“…In contrast, other studies showed that majority of the study participants were hypertensives. 4,7,15,18 In this study, majority of the cases and controls do not practice exercise regularly but no significant association was found with development of IHD. This is similar to study conducted by Mendagudali et al, Oommen et al at rural block of Vellore, Krishnan et al at rural block of Kerala and Dhungana et al at Sitapaila Village in Nepal.…”

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A study of risk factors for ischemic heart disease in a village of Davanagere district: a case control study

Muntazeem

Rathnaprabha

Rao

et al. 2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Ischemic heart disease is a multifactorial disease. Various behavioural risk factors like smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and alcohol are known to be important risk factors for IHD.Methods: A case control study was conducted at Kerebilachi village, Davanagere. 40 known cases of Ischemic heart diseases and 80 controls were studied. The association of various risk factors with IHD was assessed. Data was entered in the Microsoft excel and analysed using SPSS v20.Results: Smoking, diabetes, hypertension, physical inactivity and obesity were important risk factors considered in this study. Significant association was observed with smoking (OR 6.15, CI: 2.646 -14.289.), diabetes (OR 5.28, CI: 1.80-18.54), hypertension (OR.35, CI: 0.12-1.01) and obesity (OR 0.74, CI: 1.06—8.23).Conclusions: This study reinforces the importance of risk factors which are modifiable and preventable.

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A study of risk factors for ischemic heart disease in a village of Davanagere district: a case control study

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Rao

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Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…Nonetheless, the socio-cultural role of males in Nepalese society where their increased exposure to work and occupation, food and life-style related behavior compared to females who may not have similar exposure, further explains the higher risk of cardio-metabolic risk factors [31]. One associated factor within this study that sheds light on male's increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases is the higher consumption of tobacco and alcohol more than females [31,32]. Socioculturally in Nepal, males are at the forefront of earning money and managing the household expenditure.…”

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“…Socioculturally in Nepal, males are at the forefront of earning money and managing the household expenditure. Availability of cash money, together with the cultural bene ts due to patriarchy in Nepalese society can further explain the increased leeway for males that conduces the affordability for consumption of alcohol and tobacco [32]. These high-risk behaviors are further predicated on other factors such as level of education, occupation and the individual motivation towards healthy life style.…”

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Cardiometabolic risk factors among patients with tuberculosis attending tuberculosis treatment centers in Nepal

Poudyal

Khanal

Mishra

et al. 2020

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Background The co-morbidity of cardiometabolic diseases in patients with Tuberculosis adds a significant burden in current health systems in developing countries including Nepal. The main objective of this study was to explore cardiometabolic risk factors among patients with Tuberculosis. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted among patients with tuberculosis in 12 tuberculosis treatment centers from eight districts of Nepal between May and July 2017. Interviews with participants were conducted using a structured questionnaire and were supplemented by anthropometric measurements and on-site blood glucose tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results Among 221 study participants, 138 (62.4%) had new smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis, 24 (10.9%) had new smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis and 34 (15.4%) had new extra- pulmonary tuberculosis. Overall, 43.1% of the patients with tuberculosis had at least one cardiometabolic risk factor. The prevalence of at least one cardiometabolic risk factor was more in male than female (47.8% versus 33.8%). Prevalence of tobacco (18.9% versus 4.8%), and alcohol (12.6% versus 6.5%) use was proportionately higher in male compared to female. The prevalence of hypertension (17% vs. 21%) and obesity (11.9% vs. 12.9%) was lower in male compared to females. Female (AOR=0.47; CI: 0.23-0.94), those from Gandaki Province (AOR=0.32; CI: 0.13-0.79) and literate (AOR=0.49; CI: 0.25-0.96) had reduced risk of cardiometabolic disease risk factors. Conclusions This study highlights the role of gender and socio-demographic characteristics associated with the risk of cardiometabolic diseases in patients with Tuberculosis. The findings from this study can guide medical practitioners and policy makers to consider clinical suspicion, diagnosis and treatment. National treatment guideline can benefit by integrating the management of non-communicable diseases in Tuberculosis treatment centers.

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“…Cardio vascular disease risk factors included smoking (17.6%), alcohol consumption (29.4%), insu cient fruit and vegetables intake (98%), insu cient physical activity (21.0%), obesity (15.3%), hypertension (34.4%), diabetes (10.5%) and high triglyceride levels (10.8%). The study concluded that there was high prevalence of cardio vascular risk factors among study respondents [26].…”

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Knowledge and attitude regarding risk factors of cardio vascular disease among general people residing in Nepalgunj, Banke; Nepal

Tharu

Rawal

2020

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Abstract Background Cardio vascular disease (CVD), a group of disorders of heart and blood vessels. It is the leading cause of death globally including Nepal. The major factors which increase the risks are tobacco chewing/smoking, raised blood cholesterol level, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, overweight, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, age, sex and heredity etc. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding risk factors of cardio vascular disease among general people residing in Dhamboji-1,Nepalgunj, Banke; Nepal. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study and entirely based on primary data collected through structured and self-administered questionnaires during the month of July 2019. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to select 100 general people residing in Nepalgunj, Banke. The collected data were analyzed and summarized through descriptive as well as inferential statistics using SPSS software (version 21). The descriptive analysis was performed using frequencies, percentage etc. and for the inferential part of the study, chi-square test (\({{\chi }}^{2}\)-test) was used. Results The results of the study revealed that among total 100 respondents; 33 (33.0%) of the respondents had poor knowledge, 35(35%) of the respondents had average knowledgee and 32(32.0%) had good level of knowledge regarding risk factors of cardio vascular disease. Likewise, the majority of respondents 68(68.0%) had unfavourable attitude, 32(32.0%) had neutral attitude and none of the respondents had favourable towards risk factors of cardio vascular disease. There was significant association between knowledge and educational status (p value = 0.010) and types of family (p value = 0.031). However, there was no statistically significant association between attitude and other demographic variables such as age, sex, family income, occupation, educational status, types of family, religion, marital status, level of education, present illness and personal habit. Conclusion The findings of the study conclude that, though the attitude was unfavourable but the knowledge was average towards risk factors of cardio vascular disease among general people. Thus, comprehensive interventions against all risk factors should be planned and implemented to reduce the future burden of CVD in general people of Nepal.

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Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors: A community-based cross-sectional study in a peri-urban community of Kathmandu, Nepal

Cited by 53 publications

References 30 publications

A study of risk factors for ischemic heart disease in a village of Davanagere district: a case control study

A study of risk factors for ischemic heart disease in a village of Davanagere district: a case control study

Cardiometabolic risk factors among patients with tuberculosis attending tuberculosis treatment centers in Nepal

Knowledge and attitude regarding risk factors of cardio vascular disease among general people residing in Nepalgunj, Banke; Nepal

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