出版社：Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, Gujarat
摘要：Background- Since the key to combating the increased incidence of CAD is the control of known risk factors by a population based strategy aimed at comprehensive risk reduction; it is pertinent to study the existing level of awareness about coronary risk factors. Aim- The present survey was therefore conducted to assess the level of awareness about selected risk factors and symptoms of CAD in rural Marathi population. Methods- The present community based survey was carried out in the rural area of district Pune using a structured questionnaire during May-August 2012. A modified WHO questionnaire adapted to local conditions was used for data collection. Results - Only 36% of the study subjects were aware about coronary artery disease and among these, awareness was most common about the symptom of chest pain/discomfort (98.96%) followed by sweating, sinking feeling, and sudden weakness. Least awareness was about nausea/vomiting (18.55%) as a symptom of CAD. Less than two-third (61%) knew about alcohol consumption as a modifiable risk factor whereas more than a half knew that tobacco consumption (58%) is a modifiable risk factor of CAD. Conclusion –The study demonstrated general lack of awareness about these risk factors especially about modifiable factors. Therefore it is need of the hour to launch IEC activities like health talks, role plays and health exhibitions especially in local language
