Knowledge of Heart Disease Risk Factors in India
Author Information
Author(s): Saeed Omar, Gupta Vineet, Dhawan Naveen, Streja Leanne, Shin John S, Ku Melvin, Bhoi Sanjeev, Verma Sanjay
Primary Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Hypothesis
What is the level of knowledge about modifiable risk factors of Coronary Atherosclerotic Heart Disease among an urban Indian population?
Conclusion
The study found that a significant portion of the Indian population lacks knowledge about modifiable risk factors for Coronary Atherosclerotic Heart Disease.
Supporting Evidence
- 41% of participants had a good level of knowledge about heart disease risk factors.
- 68% identified smoking as a risk factor.
- Only 30% recognized diabetes as a modifiable risk factor.
Takeaway
Many people in India don't know enough about what causes heart disease, like smoking and diabetes, which is important for staying healthy.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted using standardized questionnaires to assess knowledge of risk factors among participants in a hospital setting.
Potential Biases
The sample was predominantly male and had a higher level of education than the general population.
Limitations
The sample may not fully represent the urban population, and the survey questionnaire was not rigorously validated.
Participant Demographics
{"mean_age":35.2,"gender_distribution":{"male":82,"female":18},"education_levels":{"bachelor_or_some_college":70,"less_than_5_years":4.6},"smoking_history":{"current_smoker":23.5,"former_smoker":27.6,"never_smoked":48},"exercise":{"routinely":42.4,"none_or_infrequent":57.6}}
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 4.29–16.46 for exercise, 95% CI 2.53–26.72 for non-smokers, 95% CI 13.90–167.58 for former smokers
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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