Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Conditions
Keywords
Education, Knowledge level
Brief summary
This study was to examine the knowledge level regarding cardiovascular disease risk factors among participants of varying ages. Then to see if there was any type of previous education that led to greater knowledge levels.
Detailed description
This study used a survey tool that assessed the participants' method(s) of prior education regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Then the participant was asked eleven questions regarding CVD risk factors which tested their knowledge of those factors. Analysis was done to evaluate overall knowledge level of each group and compare the knowledge levels across age groups. Then analysis was done to see if any method(s) led to better knowledge level within and/or between age groups.
Interventions
OTHERSurvey tool to assess CVD risk factor knowledge
The survey tool was used to assess the participant's knowledge level and their previous methods of education regarding cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Sponsors
D'Youville College
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
There were five participant groups evaluated based on age groupings. These groups were compared within group and against each other.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* were specific to age for each participant group and then also included full completion of the survey for all groups.
Exclusion criteria
* age outside of specified population for each participant groups or incomplete survey for any participant regardless of group.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular disease risk factor knowledge | 10-15 minutes | How well did the participant know the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This was determined by using a survey tool that was shown to have internal validity using Chronbach alpha score. The survey had 11 questions regarding CVD risk factors and asked the participant if they felt the statement was completely true, somewhat true, neutral, somewhat untrue, or completely untrue. Survey scores were determined out of 55 total points. |
| Method(s) of education | 10-15 minutes | What methods of education regarding CVD risk factors did the participant previously have. The participant was asked various methods of previous education. These included school for younger participants, cardiac rehab for that group, TV, media, Internet, community groups, health care provider, family member experience, or family member discussion. The were tabulated individually and then comparisons were made within and between groups for methods of education used. Then these were correlated to survey scores too. These comparisons were made with chi-square with post-hoc tests, MANOVAs, and unpaired t-tests. |
Outcome results
None listed