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A CROSS-SECTIONAL RESEARCH TO ASSESS THE PRIMARY RISK FACTORS WHICH LEAD TO AN ONSET OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES (CVD)

Dr Afshan Abbas, Dr. Abdul Rafay, Dr. Mubeen Fatima

Objectives: This research study aims to point out the main aspect that leads to the heart disease. To assess the effectiveness of these factors related to disease and occurrence of these factor was the objective of this study. Methods: The study was cross-sectional and time duration was from September 2016 to March 2017 at Cardiology Department of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore. The patients suffering from heart diseases were included in the study. A scheduled interview was taken through a questionnaire. Through this interview, different risk factor contributing to heart disease were observed and information was assembled. Contextual risk factor modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors were mentioned in the questionnaire. Results: Total people selected for this research study were 582 in total. In these patients, different aspects that were remarkably connected with heart disease were marital status, blood sugar, blood sugar, sleep, stress, education and number of people in the family. Other factors that showed no connection with heart disease were socioeconomic status, diet, sex, residence and smoking. Out of 582 people, 226 were negative for heart disease while 356 were positive. Out of 356 positive male and female were 206 and 150 respectively. Conclusion: Significant factors that lead to heart-related diseases are contextual risk factor and stress. Keywords: Cardiovascular Disease, Risk Factors, Chi-Square, Logistic Regression

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