Why the study?
With CVD increasing among adolescents due to unhealthy habits, obesity, and hypertension, understanding knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding CVD prevention among middle school students is crucial to develop effective school-based prevention programs.
Population
17,731 middle school students from 50 schools across 16 provinces in China
Design
Analytic cross-sectional survey
Key result
Among 17,731 Chinese middle school students, knowledge regarding cardiovascular disease prevention was low with a pass rate of 56.89%, despite high pass rates for attitudes and preventive practices.
Authors
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Supports school-based CVD prevention education in China; leaves open effects on long-term cardiovascular outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=17,731)
Yes
Middle school students in China demonstrate positive attitudes and practices toward cardiovascular disease prevention but lack sufficient knowledge, indicating a need for targeted health education.
Yang et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease prevention (n=17,731). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cardiovascular disease prevention was evaluated on Pass rate of knowledge, attitude, and practice scores regarding CVD prevention. Among 17,731 Chinese middle school students, knowledge regarding cardiovascular disease prevention was low with a pass rate of 56.89%, despite high pass rates for attitudes and preventive practices.