Why the study?
College wellness interventions could reduce cardiovascular disease burden, but some students may not see prevention as relevant during young adulthood.
Population
148 college students
Comparison
Perceived CVD risk compared across demographic characteristics and traditional risk markers
Design
Cross-sectional survey linked to biochemical lab values
Key result
Among 148 college students, only 39.2% had prior dyslipidemia screening, and perceived CVD risk was not higher in those with abnormal total cholesterol values.
Authors
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May support targeted CVD education aligning perception with objective risk in young adults; cross-sectional data leaves open causal effects and practice changes.
Cross-Sectional (n=148)
College students' perceived risk of cardiovascular disease does not align with objective biochemical markers like abnormal total cholesterol, indicating a need for individualized health education.
Holt et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular Disease risk (n=148). Demographic characteristics and traditional risk markers was evaluated on Perceived risk of CVD. Among 148 college students, only 39.2% had prior dyslipidemia screening, and perceived CVD risk was not higher in those with abnormal total cholesterol values.
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