Middle-aged women's awareness of cholesterol as a risk factor: Results from a national survey of Korean Middle-aged Women's Health Awareness (KomWHA) study

Choi, Eun Jin; Jekal, Yoonsuk; Kim, Sue; Yoo, Jinho; Kim, Hee Soon; Oh, Eok Soo; Jeon, Justin Y.; Jang, Yangsoo; Chu, Sang Hui; Kim, Mi Ja

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.09.002

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“…Even though the differences in measures make it hard to simply make comparisons of levels of CVD knowledge to those of general Koreans, it seems like that the subjects of this study are more knowledgeable about traditional CVD risk factors than previously reported. In a study of random sample of 1,304 Korean women (mean age of 50.24), 77.1% and 38.1% identified hypertension and diabetes as risk factors for CVD, respectively [30]. A study of Koreans aged 60 years or older reported that 78.4% and 47.1% were aware the effects of hypertension and diabetes on the development of CVD, respectively [31].…”

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Knowledge and perception of cardiovascular disease risk among patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Boo

Froelicher

et al. 2017

PLoS ONE

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Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The prerequisites for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease are adequate levels of knowledge and being aware of the risk. In this study, the levels of knowledge about cardiovascular disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and the perception were evaluated in relation to their actual 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease. This cross-sectional study of 200 patients with rheumatoid arthritis was conducted in a university-affiliated hospital in South Korea. The patients’ actual risk of cardiovascular disease was estimated using the Framingham Risk Score. The most common risk factor was physical inactivity, with 77% of the patients not engaging in regular exercise. The patients lacked knowledge about the effects of physical inactivity and anti-inflammatory medication on the development of cardiovascular disease. Misperceptions about the risk of cardiovascular disease were common, i.e., 19.5% of the patients underestimated their risk and 41% overestimated. Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and smoking were the most prevalent among the patients who underestimated their risk, and these same patients had the lowest level of knowledge about cardiovascular disease. This study demonstrated the rheumatoid arthritis patients’ lack of knowledge about the effects of physical inactivity and anti-inflammatory medications on the development of cardiovascular disease, and their misperception of cardiovascular risk was common. As a preventive measure, educational programs about cardiovascular disease should be tailored specifically for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and behavioral interventions, including routine exercise, should be made available at the time of diagnosis.

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Knowledge and perception of cardiovascular disease risk among patients with rheumatoid arthritis

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Froelicher

et al. 2017

PLoS ONE

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“…This may be because South Koreans lack knowledge about blood lipids and their role in the development of CVD. In a recent study, approximately one in two middle-aged South Korean women failed to recognize high cholesterol as a risk factor for CVD and more than 95% were unaware of healthy lipid levels (Choi et al, 2010). An individual's level of perceived risk is significantly and positively related to obtaining relevant information from healthcare providers (Mosca et al, 2006).…”

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Self‐perceived health versus actual cardiovascular disease risks

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2015

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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Gaps between perceived health and actual CVD risk should be closed to optimize cardiovascular health of South Koreans. Koreans need to increase risk perception to a level commensurate with their actual risk. Healthcare providers should try to provide individuals at increased CVD risk with better information more frequently, especially those who have favorable perceptions of their health but smoke or have elevated cholesterol levels and bodyweight.

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“…Despite the risk of selection bias, the actual ratio of prevalence to awareness might be even higher among the general population, since the survey took place in urban areas without representatives from rural areas where awareness regarding health issues is likely to be lower [30]. …”

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High Prevalence and Diminished Awareness of Overweight and Obesity in a Mediterranean Population. An Alarming Call for Action

Andrikopoulos¹,

Richter²,

Sakellariou³

et al. 2012

TOCMJ

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Introduction:The epidemic proportions of overweight, obesity and diabetes in most European countries stress the need for the implementation of an effective action plan for the prevention of cardiovascular (CV) disease. This ques-tionnaire study was designed to evaluate the viewpoint of the general population regarding the relative significance of CV risk factors in the cumulative risk of CV disease. Methods:All participants answered a questionnaire regarding the self-reported presence of CV disease risk factors and the perceived notion of having excess weight. They were also asked to list CV disease risk factors, ranking them in order of perceived relative significance. Participants were also subjected to total cholesterol measurement using a portable total cholesterol testing meter. Results:The survey population consisted of 32,736 individuals (49.1% males). According to participant self reporting, 32.9% were smokers, 24.7% had hypertension, 9.8% had diabetes, 74.8% reported having stress, 41.9% had insufficient physical activity and 43.3% had hyperlipidemia. The prevalence of overweight was 43.9% and the prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) was 18.6%. Only 24.4% of participants reported that they had excess weight. The 45.2% of the ques-tioned individuals considered that stress was the most important CV risk factor. Conclusions:Despite the high prevalence of overweight and obesity, the majority of participants were unaware of the contribution of these well-established risk factors to the occurrence of CV disease. Improving public awareness is impor-tant in order to control the epidemic proportions of these modifiable risk factors.

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Middle-aged women's awareness of cholesterol as a risk factor: Results from a national survey of Korean Middle-aged Women's Health Awareness (KomWHA) study

Cited by 16 publications

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Knowledge and perception of cardiovascular disease risk among patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Knowledge and perception of cardiovascular disease risk among patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Self‐perceived health versus actual cardiovascular disease risks

High Prevalence and Diminished Awareness of Overweight and Obesity in a Mediterranean Population. An Alarming Call for Action

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