CVD Risk Factor Knowledge Across Age Groups

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Age range

8 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Survey tool to assess CVD risk factor knowledge

Other

The survey tool was used to assess the participant's knowledge level and their previous methods of education regarding cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Primary outcomes

Cardiovascular disease risk factor knowledge

Time frame: 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

Time frame: 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

D'Youville College

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Registry information

Official study title

Assessment of the Knowledge Level Regarding Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: Comparison Across Age Groups

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2018
First posted: May 3, 2019
Registry last updated: May 6, 2019

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