Key result
Male gender, low education, and low socio-economic status were significantly associated with poorer knowledge of coronary heart disease risk factors.
Why the study?
Are gender, education, and social status associated with knowledge of coronary heart disease risk factors in 50-year-old individuals?
Population
1011 50-year-old individuals (457 men and 554 women) from 34 Health Care Centers
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Targeted education for low-SES men may improve CHD risk awareness; leaves open whether knowledge gains alter outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,011)
Yes
Are gender, education, and social status associated with knowledge of coronary heart disease risk factors in 50-year-old individuals?
Men with low educational and socio-economic status have pronounced deficient knowledge about CHD risk factors, highlighting a target group for preventive education.
Andersson et al. (2001) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary heart disease risk factor knowledge (n=1,011). Male gender, low education, and low socio-economic status vs. Female gender, higher education, and higher socio-economic status was evaluated on Knowledge about CHD risk factors. Male gender, low education, and low socio-economic status were significantly associated with poorer knowledge of coronary heart disease risk factors.
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