Volume : 13, Issue : 03, March – 2026

Title:

KNOWLEDGE & ATTITUDE REGARDING CARDIOVSCULAR DISEASE RISK & PREVENTION IN PATIENT WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Authors :

Usma Sharif, Naseem Yaqoob, Yasmin Bashir

Abstract :

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death around the world including Pakistan. The patients’ knowledge about cardiac risk factors is crucial for the effective management of modifiable risk factors.
Objective: To assess knowledge and attitude regarding cardiovascular disease risk and prevention in patient with coronary artery disease.
Materials & methods: It was descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study in nature in which 50 patient diagnosed with coronary artery disease included from the CCU of Institute of Cardiology. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data from the participants.
Results: Total 50 participants appeared having age range 35 years to 55 years old. Only 44% respondents knew that they suffered from coronary artery disease and remaining 46% didn’t. 14% reported that CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) was the leading cause of death and remaining 86% hadn’t any idea about it. Overall, 64% participants showed low level of knowledge; 20% participants moderate level and only 16% participants showed high level of knowledge regarding CVD risks and prevention. On the other hand, 40% participants showed low level of attitude; 28% moderate and 32% showed high level of attitude regarding CVD
Conclusion: In conclusion, low level of knowledge found among the study participants regarding cardiovascular disease in patients with coronary artery disease whereas attitude was slightly better than knowledge.
Keywords: CVD (Cardio Vascular Disease), CAD (Coronary Artery Disease), knowledge, attitude, stress, obesity etc.

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Usma Sharif et al., Knowledge & Attitude Regarding Cardiovscular Disease Risk & Prevention In Patient With Coronary Artery Disease., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(02). ., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(03).

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