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. 2024 Apr 22;24(1):1107.
doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18553-3.

Evaluating knowledge, attitude, and physical activity levels related to cardiovascular disease in Egyptian adults with and without cardiovascular disease: a community-based cross-sectional study

Alaa Ramadan  1 , Heba Aboeldahab  2 , Mohamed Nabih Bashir  3 , Mohamed Mohamed Belal  4 , Ahmed Wageeh  5 , Ahmed Atia  6 , Mohamed Elbanna  7 , Tala Jouma Alhejazi  8 , Mohamed Abouzid  9   10 , Hady Atef  11   12 , Esraa Khalid  13 , Osama Ahmed Abd Elaziz  13 , Mariam Ibrahim Eldeeb  14 , Doha Omar Kamel Omar  6   15 , Neveen Refaey  16 , Amr Setouhi  17 , Mohammed Ak  18
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Evaluating knowledge, attitude, and physical activity levels related to cardiovascular disease in Egyptian adults with and without cardiovascular disease: a community-based cross-sectional study

Alaa Ramadan et al. BMC Public Health. .

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Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents a significant health challenge in Egypt, yet there exists limited understanding regarding the knowledge, attitudes, and physical activity levels associated with CVD. These factors play a pivotal role in developing effective prevention and management strategies. Hence, this cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate Egyptian adults' knowledge, attitudes, and physical activity (KAP) levels.

Methods: Data were collected using a previously validated questionnaire encompassing demographic characteristics, CVD knowledge (including risk factors and symptoms), attitudes toward CVD, and self-reported physical activity levels. The survey was distributed among social media channels, and trained researchers administered the questionnaire via face-to-face interviews with adult patients with and without CVD admitted to Cairo University Hospital clinics.

Results: The study involved 591 participants, of whom 21.7% had CVD. Overall, participants exhibited poor knowledge regarding CVD, with a mean score of 21 ± 7 out of 40, equivalent to 52.5%. Attitudes toward CVD were moderate, with a mean score of 66.38 ± 8.7 out of 85, approximately 78%. Physical activity levels per week were also moderate, averaging 1188 MET-min with a range of 1121-18,761. Subgroup analysis revealed that individuals with CVD had lower average knowledge, attitude, and physical activity levels than those without CVD. Working in the healthcare field was a predictor of higher knowledge score (standard error (SE) 5.89, 95% confidence interval (CI) 4.61 to 7.17, P < 0.001), while those with CVD and smokers were predictors of lower attitude score (SE -4.08, 95% CI -6.43 to -1.73, P < 0.001) and (SE -2.54, 95% CI -4.69 to -0.40, P = 0.02), respectively.

Conclusion: The study findings highlight a significant disparity in knowledge, attitudes, and physical activity levels related to CVD in Egypt. Targeted interventions aimed at improving awareness, fostering positive attitudes, and promoting physical activity among individuals at risk for CVD are crucial for effective prevention and management.

Keywords: Awareness; Cardiovascular disease; Egypt; Health promotion; KAP.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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Multiple linear regression of knowledge score
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Multiple linear regression of attitude score
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