Association between knowledge and risk for cardiovascular disease among older adults: A cross-sectional study in China

International Journal of Nursing Sciences

Ying Zeng¹  Qi Liu²  Li Liao²  Guo-Ping He²  Shan Liu²  Yan-Jin Huang²  Wen Wang²  Ling Zhao² 

[1]Corresponding author.

[2]School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China

关键词: Aged;    Cross-sectional studies;    Cardiovascular diseases;    Knowledge;    Physical examination;    Risk factors;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Objectives: This study aimed to describe cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular disease (CVD) knowledge among older adults, and further explore the association between knowledge and risk. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 1120 older adults who received physical examination in health centers. The participants were interviewed to obtain their behavioral risk factors related to CVD and clinical characteristics. A risk prediction chart was used to predict participants’ cardiovascular risk based on clinical characteristics and behavioral risk factors. Participants’ CVD knowledge was collected with a pretested knowledge questionnaire. Results: Among the 1120 participants, 240 (21.4%) had low cardiovascular risk, 353 (31.5%) had moderate cardiovascular risk, 527 (47%) had high and very high cardiovascular risk. The knowledge level about CVD among 0.8% of the 1120 participants was good while that of 56.9% was poor. Lower CVD knowledge level, older age, lower income, and lower educational level were the independent factors of higher cardiovascular risk level. Conclusions: This study highlights the need to reduce the cardiovascular risk among older adults. CVD knowledge should be considered when developing health interventions.

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