Public Knowledge of Cardiovascular Risk Numbers: Contextual Factors Affecting Knowledge and Health Behavior, and the Impact of Public Health Campaigns

Kibler, Jeffrey L.; Ma, Mindy; Hrzich, Jacquelyn; Roas, Roberta A.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-811279-3.00002-1

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“…Several studies have reported that a lack of community understanding of the importance of health screenings was the most common barrier to the early detection of hypertension and diabetes mellitus (Kibler et al , 2018; Shima et al , 2014). In addition, poorer people and indigenous ethnic groups were said to be less aware of their health state and are less likely to be treated for their ailments (Abdul-Razak et al , 2016).…”

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“…A community-based health campaign promotes public health within communities, often with a time-specific scope of interest. It focuses on direct education to the community and disease prevention strategies by mobilising the communities' citizens (Kibler et al , 2018; Landy et al , 2013) . These education and awareness programs are frequently conducted by health professionals, and in some cases, by advocates in the community or by patients affected by the diseases.…”

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Engaging students in experiential learning through a public health campaign: a pre–post survey on hypertension and diabetes mellitus

Yeong

Kon

Ong

et al. 2021

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PurposeThis study looked at the impact of a community-based public health campaign on hypertension and diabetes mellitus awareness and prevention, as well as student experiential learning in a campaign conducted by pharmacy students.Design/methodology/approachA convenience sampling cross-sectional pre–post survey was done to assess disease awareness and knowledge among those who attended the health campaign. The data analysis includes a total of 230 participants with complete data. After the campaign, the pharmacy students used self-assessment to reflect their learning experience.FindingsMost participants were unaware of their blood pressure and blood glucose readings, but they reported improved awareness of diseases and prevention of hypertension and diabetes after the health campaign. Although most participants correctly identified the common signs and symptoms of hypertension, few could associate it with overweight. Most participants were unaware of the 5 g per day salt intake limit for controlling hypertension before the campaign. Most participants were less aware that diabetes is associated with impaired vision, peripheral neuropathy, renal and heart diseases. Students expressed increased confidence in leadership, teamwork and communication abilities after the campaign based on self-assessment.Practical implicationsA health campaign enhances the disease knowledge of the general public. It has been suggested that experiential learning be encouraged in the pharmacy curriculum.Originality/valueThis study adds to the knowledge on the roles of community-based health campaigns and the value of pharmacy students’ involvement in experiential learning.

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Engaging students in experiential learning through a public health campaign: a pre–post survey on hypertension and diabetes mellitus

Yeong

Kon

Ong

et al. 2021

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Exploring direct and indirect predictors of heart disease information seeking

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Rhodes

Bigsby

et al. 2022

Journal of Communication in Healthcare

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Gaps in Dyslipidemia Care Among Working‐Aged Individuals With Employer‐Sponsored Health Care

Shiffman

Louie

Devlin

et al. 2020

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Background The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guidelines defined patient‐management groups that would benefit from lowering of low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C). We assessed gaps in dyslipidemia care among employees and spouses with health benefits. Methods and Results We studied 17 889 employees and spouses who were covered by an employer‐sponsored health plan and participated in an annual health assessment. Using medical claims, laboratory tests, and risk assessment questionnaires, we found that 43% of participants were in one of 4 patient‐management groups: secondary prevention, severe hypercholesterolemia ( LDL ‐C ≥190 mg/dL at least once in the preceding 5 years), diabetes mellitus, or elevated 10‐year risk of cardiovascular disease. To assess gaps in dyslipidemia care, we used LDL ‐C ≤70 mg/dL as the goal for both the secondary prevention group and those in the elevated 10‐year risk group with >20% risk; LDL‐C ≤100 mg/dL was used for the other groups. Among those in patient‐management groups, 27.3% were in the secondary prevention group, 7.4% were in the severe hypercholesterolemia group, 29.9% were in the diabetes mellitus group, and 35.4% were in the elevated 10‐year risk group. About 74% of those in patient‐management groups had above‐goal LDL ‐C levels, whereas only 31% had evidence of a lipid‐lowering therapy in the past 6 months: 45% in the secondary prevention group, 31% in the severe hypercholesterolemia group, 36% in the diabetes mellitus group, and 17% in the elevated 10‐year risk group. Conclusions The substantial gaps in LDL ‐C treatment and goal attainment among members of an employer‐sponsored medical plan who were mostly aware of their LDL ‐C levels indicate the need for gap‐closure initiatives.

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Public Knowledge of Cardiovascular Risk Numbers: Contextual Factors Affecting Knowledge and Health Behavior, and the Impact of Public Health Campaigns

Cited by 3 publications

References 57 publications

Engaging students in experiential learning through a public health campaign: a pre–post survey on hypertension and diabetes mellitus

Engaging students in experiential learning through a public health campaign: a pre–post survey on hypertension and diabetes mellitus

Exploring direct and indirect predictors of heart disease information seeking

Gaps in Dyslipidemia Care Among Working‐Aged Individuals With Employer‐Sponsored Health Care

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