Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Cardiovascular Disease Prevention among Young Adults in South India: A Cross Sectional Study
Josina Joseph *
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Ezhuthachan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marayamuttom, Trivandrum, India.
Shaiju S Dharan
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Ezhuthachan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marayamuttom, Trivandrum, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: In the era of unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is one of the major health care concern all over the world. Assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding cardiovascular disease prevention among the youth adults reveals the requirement of preventive measures to build up a healthy individual in the future.
Methods: Cross- sectional survey involving 130 study subjects. It was conducted through self-structured questionnaire among young adults of age group 18-25 years.
Results: The association between CVD prevention practice and knowledge level was not statistically significant (χ² = 5.90, p = 0.207). A highly significant association was found between attitude and knowledge levels (χ² = 32.54, p < 0.001). The relationship between attitude and practice was not statistically significant (χ² = 0.08, p = 0.96). Both positive and negative attitude groups showed nearly identical practice distributions, suggesting that attitude alone might not strongly influence actual preventive practices.
Conclusion: To combat the alarming rise of CVD in young Indians, we must translate scientific knowledge into actionable health practices tailored to their specific needs.
Keywords: Cardiovascular disease, young adults, knowledge, attitude, practice