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

Abstract

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>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.</jats:p>

Knowledge and practice regarding myocardial infarction prevention among the visitors of Manmohan Cardio-Thoracic Vascular and Transplant Center, Kathmandu, Nepal

“…Similarly, in our study 45.8% of respondent answered 1 hour exercise is needed to prevent the CVDs, which is contrast to the finding of study done in Nepalgunj where most of the respondents 80.7% answered 1 hour. 16 In this study 24.2% of the respondent had the adequate level of knowledge. This finding is supported by the study conducted at Sahid Gangalal Hospital which showed that 28% of respondent had adequate level of knowledge.…”

“…2 Similarly this finding is similar to another study done in Sahid Gangalal Hospital where there is significant association of knowledge with gender, education. 16 This might be due to similar socio demographics characteristics of participants in both studies and the study setting and also somehow similarities of the tools used. The study finding concluded that 41.3% of respondents have inadequate level of knowledge regarding the myocardial infarction despite the high literacy level 92.1% among which less than half 17.6% had higher than secondary level education.…”

Knowledge of Diabetic Patients about their Disease Status at Selected Sub-metropolitan of Nepal

“…Most studies on the knowledge, attitude, and practices of diabetes done in Nepal and elsewhere target patients with diabetes. (2,14,16,19) Unlike these, this study targeted the diabetic patients. A formal assessment of diabetes knowledge of subjects with diabetes can be carried out by administering the DKQ in daily clinical practice with this simple DKQ either with written or oral evaluation.…”

“…(13) Poor diabetes knowledge has a negative impact on selfcare behavior. (14)(15)(16)Though health education of diabetic patients has an effective role in the proper management of diabetes, there is a shortage of well trained personnel in Nepal to provide appropriate education about diabetes mellitus and its associated co-morbidities and complications. (1,17) A formal assessment of knowledge about diabetes mellitus and its management of a diabetic patients is a prerequisite.…”