Awareness of cardiovascular risk factors in Al Al-Ahsa community

Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular diseases rank among the top causes of mortality and morbidity globally. One method to reduce the risks tied to cardiovascular diseases is by recognizing traditional risk factors associated with atherosclerotic heart disease. Aim: Our aim is to Measure the awareness of Al-Ahsa community about Risk factors and symptoms of CVDs among different age groups and between males and females. Methods: a cross-sectional study done in Al-Ahsa Saudi Arabia which involves 438 participants, between the period from 01/12/2024 to 29/12/2024. An online survey was used to conduct the study. The study participants were selected via a convenience sampling technique. Results: The findings reveal that while a majority of participants are aware of common risk factors but there is still a significant portion (near half of the participants) of the population with poor awareness. The results indicate that older individuals, females, those with higher education levels, higher monthly incomes, and regular exercisers are more likely to have a good awareness of cardiovascular risk factors. Conclusion: This study shows that public awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in Al-Ahsa is moderate, with significant differences in awareness based on demographics and lifestyle factors..