Knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Warning Signs Among Adults in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in Saudi Arabia, and public knowledge of risk factors and warning signs supports early detection and prevention. This study aimed to assess CVD knowledge and its demographic predictors among adults in the Jazan region. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 382 adults (≥18 years) between February and April 2025. A questionnaire adapted from prior validated instruments assessed CVD awareness, knowledge of 11 risk factors and 10 warning signs, perceptions, and practices. Total knowledge scores (0–21) were dichotomized as adequate (≥8) versus inadequate (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Healthcare
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 13
- Pages
- 2002–2002
- Publication date
- 6 July 2026
- Language
- EN