Key result
University employees demonstrate moderate CVD risk factor knowledge, scoring ~67% on the KARRIF-BD scale.
Why the study?
This study was conducted to determine the cardiovascular disease risk factors knowledge level among adults working at a university.
Cross-Sectional (n=250)
No
University employees demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge regarding cardiovascular disease risk factors, highlighting a potential need for targeted educational programs.
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Moderate knowledge among university employees may support education efforts; cross-sectional data leaves open effects on risk reduction.
Yalçın et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease risk factors knowledge (n=250). Demographic and lifestyle factors was evaluated on Total score on the Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Knowledge Level Scale (KARRIF-BD). University employees demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge regarding cardiovascular disease risk factors, with an average score of 18.81 out of 28 on the KARRIF-BD scale.
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