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Old age, low education, and low income predicted lower knowledge scores for heart attack (mean 4.3/9) and stroke (mean 5.8/9) symptoms among rural elderly adults in Korea.
Cross-Sectional (n=444)
Rural elderly individuals in Korea with CVD risk factors have low knowledge of heart attack symptoms, highlighting the need for targeted community-wide public educational campaigns.
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Low knowledge linked to age and socioeconomic disadvantage may delay care in rural elderly; leaves open whether targeted education improves recognition or outcomes.
Kim et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in At risk for cardiovascular disease (n=444). Sociodemographic factors (age, education, income) was evaluated on Knowledge scores for heart attack symptoms, stroke symptoms, and CVD risk factors. Old age, low education, and low income predicted lower knowledge scores for heart attack (mean 4.3/9) and stroke (mean 5.8/9) symptoms among rural elderly adults in Korea.
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