Key result
Knowledge of the leading cause of death varied significantly by education, with 21.2% of women with ≤12 years of education answering correctly versus 75.7% of those with >12 years (P<0.0001).
Population
681 women, including Hispanic, non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Asian/Pacific Islander.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Targeted education may help close knowledge gaps in minority and less-educated women; leaves open whether gains reduce CVD events.
Cross-Sectional (n=681)
Absolute Event Rate: 21.2% vs 75.7%
p-value: p=<0.0001
Cardiovascular disease knowledge remains significantly lower among minority and undereducated women, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions.
Giardina et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease knowledge (n=681). ≤12 years of education vs. >12 years of education was evaluated on Knowledge of the leading cause of death (p=<0.0001). Knowledge of the leading cause of death varied significantly by education, with 21.2% of women with ≤12 years of education answering correctly versus 75.7% of those with >12 years (P<0.0001).
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