The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Women Health Services Staff About Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease (CVDs) in City of Fereydan and Chadegan

Salahshoori, Arash; Nasirzadeh, Mostafa; Haruni, Javad; Pourhaji, Fatemeh; Salahshoori, Sara; Nozarpoor, Jasem

doi:10.5812/jjcdc.26599

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“…According to our findings, most of the participants had a highly satisfying knowledge and attitude about CVDs. This is consistent with some previous studies conducted in Shiraz, Tabriz, and Tehran provinces ( 16 , 18 , 21 ). However, inconsistent with our findings, some other studies have reported a low level of knowledge in their populations ( 16 , 18 , 21 , 23 ).…”

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“…This is consistent with some previous studies conducted in Shiraz, Tabriz, and Tehran provinces ( 16 , 18 , 21 ). However, inconsistent with our findings, some other studies have reported a low level of knowledge in their populations ( 16 , 18 , 21 , 23 ). In this study, respondents’ knowledge regarding the CVD risk factors was better than that of the warning symptoms of heart attack and stroke, which is consistent with some other studies ( 5 , 8 ).…”

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“…Knowledge of CVD has been studied in various populations. Some of these studies have focused on patients ( 16 , 17 ), and a few studies have been carried out in the general population ( 18 - 21 ). Yet, little is known about the knowledge of CVD, its symptoms, and risk factors in Iran.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Cardiovascular Diseases in Adults Attending Health Care Centers in Tehran, Iran

Koohi

Khalili

2020

Int J Endocrinol Metab

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Background: Studies on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) can be valuable for public health to help in developing targeted educational programs and assessing the effectiveness of interventional programs. Objectives: This study was designed to determine the level of current knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), its risk factors, and symptoms in adults attending health care centers in Tehran Province. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using a self-administered questionnaire on adults aged > 20 years attending health care centers in Tehran Province, Iran. Descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used in data analysis. Results: A total of 300 adults (51.3% females) with a mean age of 39.71 ± 12.1 years participated in this study. The median (IQR) score for knowledge about CVD was 91.7 (16.7); approximately 80% of respondents’ awareness was highly satisfactory and hypertension was the commonest identified risk factor followed by obesity. Furthermore, the median (IQR) score for attitude was 89 (18); 70% of respondents had a highly satisfactory attitude about CVD. Regarding physical activity and nutrition and smoking behaviors, just 10.7% and 32% had highly satisfactory behavior, respectively. In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, attending university education and age ≥ 40 years were independent factors of a better level of CVD knowledge, attending university education, and having a family history of chronic disease were independent factors of a better level of CVD attitude. Regarding a higher physical activity behavior, being a man, and for a better nutrition & smoking behavior, attending university education were the only independent factors. Conclusions: Although more than half of the current study participants had high knowledge and attitude about CVD, their behaviors is not satisfactory. Therefore, it is necessary to establish more effective educational interventions aimed at promoting positive health behaviors and explaining to the public that knowledge and action regarding the reduction of risk factors are linked to reduced CVD and mortality.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Cardiovascular Diseases in Adults Attending Health Care Centers in Tehran, Iran

Koohi

Khalili

2020

Int J Endocrinol Metab

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“…The worldwide rising prevalence of overweight has led to an increased rate of essential hypertension among younger population (3). According to WHO reports, in our country, 41.3% of all deaths in 2005 have been due to cardiovascular diseases and it is anticipated that this number will reach 44.8% by 2030 (4). Also, 54% of myocardial infarctions and 47% of ischemic heart diseases have been linked to hypertension.…”

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“…Although many studies have suggested that age, body mass index, and physical activity can affect the prevalence of hypertension (4,11,12), some contradictorily reports denied its effect (13). Blood pressure is affected by changes in lifestyle, including weight loss, reduced sodium intake, and increased physical activity and tuning body mass index (14).…”

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The Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Relation to Age, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity Among High School Girls in Daniel Susa, Iran 2014

Hedayatinejad

Fayazi

et al. 2016

Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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Background: Hypertension is the most common public health problem that its prevalence increases along with the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents. It also has a direct relationship with cardiovascular diseases in adults. Objectives: This study was performed to determine the prevalence of hypertension among high school girls in Susa, Iran and its relation to age, body mass index, and physical activity. Patients and Methods: In this cross sectional study, 400 female students aged 15 -19 years were selected using multistage cluster random sampling method. Their height, weight, and blood pressure (blood pressure was measured twice while in sitting position) were measured by standard methods. The international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to score their physical activity. The individual questionnaire was completed by essential question toward hypertension. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 22 using descriptive indexes and the Chi-square and Pearson tests while P < 0.05 was considered as significant. Results: The prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension is 5% and 40.3% in the high school girls, respectively. The frequency of age ranges between 14 and 18 years, with the highest frequency belonged to the age of 16 years. Also, there was a significant relationship between age and increase in blood pressure (P = 0.022). Direct significant linear relationship and difference were reported between hypertension and exercise (P = 0.025), as well as body mass index (P = 0.036). Conclusions:The results showed a high prevalence of hypertension in girls with little difference with regard to ethnic groups, indicating that the use of training programs to adjust and modify lifestyle attitudes not only is effective in reducing hypertension, but also can prevent the adolescents' susceptibility to the diseases that cause disability, increased living costs and weakened family ties.

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A multilevel and multicenter assessment of health care system capacity to manage cardiovascular diseases in Africa: a baseline study of the Ghana Heart Initiative

Doku,

Tuglo,

Chilunga

et al. 2023

BMC Cardiovasc Disord

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Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, with over 70% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income regions such as Africa. However, most countries in Africa do not have the capacity to manage CVD. The Ghana Heart Initiative has been an ongoing national program since 2018, aimed at improving CVD care and thus reducing the death rates of these diseases in Ghana. This study therefore aimed at assessing the impact of this initiative by identifying, at baseline, the gaps in the management of CVDs within the health system to develop robust measures to bolster CVD management and care in Ghana. Methods This study employed a cross-sectional study design and was conducted from November 2019 to March 2020 in 44 health facilities in the Greater Accra region. The assessment covered CVD management, equipment availability, knowledge of health workers in CVD and others including the CVD management support system, availability of CVD management guidelines and CVD/NCD indicators in the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS2). Results The baseline data showed a total of 85,612 outpatient attendants over the period in the study facilities, 70% were women and 364(0.4%) were newly diagnosed with hypertension. A total of 83% of the newly diagnosed hypertensives were put on treatment, 56.3% (171) continued treatment during the study period and less than 10% (5%) had their blood pressure controlled at the end of the study (in March 2020). Other gaps identified included suboptimal health worker knowledge in CVD management (mean score of 69.0 ± 13.0, p < 0.05), lack of equipment for prompt CVD emergency diagnosis, poor management and monitoring of CVD care across all levels of health care, lack of standardized protocol on CVD management, and limited number of indicators on CVD in the National Database (i.e., DHIMS2) for CVD monitoring. Conclusion This study shows that there are gaps in CVD care and therefore, there is a need to address such gaps to improve the capacity of the health system to effectively manage CVDs in Ghana.

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The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Women Health Services Staff About Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease (CVDs) in City of Fereydan and Chadegan

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Cardiovascular Diseases in Adults Attending Health Care Centers in Tehran, Iran

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Cardiovascular Diseases in Adults Attending Health Care Centers in Tehran, Iran

The Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Relation to Age, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity Among High School Girls in Daniel Susa, Iran 2014

A multilevel and multicenter assessment of health care system capacity to manage cardiovascular diseases in Africa: a baseline study of the Ghana Heart Initiative

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