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

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.