Key result
~56% of Saudi adults demonstrate strong CVD risk factor knowledge, linked to demographics and comorbidities.
Why the study?
In response to an aging population and the rapid rise of chronic diseases, understanding knowledge regarding cardiovascular disease risk factors and primary prevention was needed.
Population
Adults living in Saudi Arabia
Design
Cross-sectional community-based questionnaire study
Authors
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Adequate knowledge among Saudi adults supports ongoing awareness efforts; leaves open whether education translates to improved prevention behaviors in this population.
Cross-Sectional (n=362)
Over half of Saudi adults have adequate knowledge of CVD risk factors, but significant gaps remain associated with demographic factors, highlighting the need for targeted awareness campaigns.
Bashatah et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease risk factors (n=362). Socio-demographic factors was evaluated on Knowledge of CVD risk factors and prevention methods. Among Saudi adults, 55.8% had strong knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors, with knowledge scores significantly associated with age, gender, education, and chronic disease presence.