Key result
~60% of clinic attendees demonstrate inadequate knowledge of CAD risk factors.
Why the study?
CAD is a leading cause of mortality globally, and population awareness of its symptoms and risk factors is important for prevention.
Cross-Sectional (n=390)
A significant proportion of clinic attendees in Mosul, Iraq, have inadequate knowledge of CAD risk factors and symptoms, highlighting the need for targeted educational initiatives.
Low CAD knowledge (60%) in Mosul clinic attendees signals need for local education; leaves open whether awareness improves prevention in similar populations.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality in many nations around the globe. Sufficient population’s awareness of its symptoms and risk factors plays a significant part in its prevention. The current study aims to assess Mosul, Iraqi citizens’ level of knowledge regarding symptoms and risk factors of CAD. For this study, a cross-sectional study approach was employed. Individuals attending private clinics and outpatient clinics in Mosul city, Iraq were included in this study. The amended version of the Heart Disease Facts Questionnaire (HDFQ) and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) were used as assessment tools to evaluate the participants’ knowledge toward risk factors and symptoms of CAD, respectively. The number of participants in this study was 390. Among them, 58.7% were males, and more than half of them 54.9% aged between 41 and 60 years old. Many of the participants did not recognize unusual symptoms of CAD. Regrading HDFQ scale, adequate knowledge scores was obtained if the total score was more than 70%. However, high number of participants 233 (59.7%) had inadequate knowledge ratings related to CAD risk factors. Higher knowledge scores were substantially associated with the prevalence of chronic disease and higher income. whereas it was anticipated that individuals working in the private sector would have lower knowledge scores. It is advised that further educational initiatives to be implemented to raise knowledge about CAD. On-line courses and special training courses could be effectively employed to increase clinic attendees awareness toward CAD.
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Al-Obaidy et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Knowledge of coronary artery disease risk factors and symptoms (n=390). Socio-demographic factors was evaluated on Inadequate knowledge of CAD risk factors (HDFQ score < 70%). Among 390 clinic attendees in Mosul, Iraq, 59.7% demonstrated inadequate knowledge regarding coronary artery disease risk factors.
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