Conference abstract
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding cardiovascular risk factors in the population of the Mifi Health District, Cameroun
Pan African Medical Journal - Conference Proceedings. 2023:18(65).03
Oct 2023.
doi: 10.11604/pamj-cp.2023.18.65.2018
Archived on: 03 Oct 2023
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Keywords: Cardiovascular risk factor, knowledge, attitudes, practices, Cameroon
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding cardiovascular risk factors in the population of the Mifi Health District, Cameroun
Christelle Djousse Kenfo1,&, Elvis Asangbeng Tanue2
1Université Évangélique du Cameroun, Mbouda Bandjoun, Cameroun, 2Université de Buea, Buea, Cameroun
&Corresponding author
Introduction: cardiovascular disease (CVD) constitutes the second cause of mortality in Cameroon. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of CVD risk factors are necessary to spread awareness about the disease and can be valuable to public health in helping the population adopt the practice of a healthy lifestyle. The study aimed to determine the current level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices about cardiovascular risk factors in the community.
Methods: a community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Mifi Health District in the West Region of Cameroon. Community members 20 years and above were recruited. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data related to the participant’s demographic, socioeconomic status, personal and family history of this disease, anthropometric parameters, and KAP on CVD risk factors. KAP scores were characterized as poor, average, and good. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression.
Results: a total of 424 participants were interviewed (58,02% women). Their mean age was 39,91±14.01 years. 48, 11% of our subjects had an average level of knowledge, 36.26% a poor level, and 14.62% a good level. Educational level and personal background were the factors significantly associated with a good level of knowledge(Pvalue<0, 0001).In terms of attitudes, 46.93% had a favorable attitude; there was a significant association between good attitude and age, educational level(P value<0,0001), and personal history (P value=0.05). Concerning the practices few participants (12.74%) had a good level and the factors associated with good practices were educational level (P valueË‚0,001) and body mass index (P=0,023).
Conclusion: more than half of the current study participants had an average level of KAP which is not yet satisfactory, hence the need to establish an awareness program focused on cardiovascular risk factors, prevention methods, and CVD screening in this population.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding cardiovascular risk factors in the population of the Mifi Health District, Cameroun
Christelle Djousse Kenfo1,&, Elvis Asangbeng Tanue2
1Université Évangélique du Cameroun, Mbouda Bandjoun, Cameroun, 2Université de Buea, Buea, Cameroun
&Corresponding author
Introduction: cardiovascular disease (CVD) constitutes the second cause of mortality in Cameroon. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of CVD risk factors are necessary to spread awareness about the disease and can be valuable to public health in helping the population adopt the practice of a healthy lifestyle. The study aimed to determine the current level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices about cardiovascular risk factors in the community.
Methods: a community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Mifi Health District in the West Region of Cameroon. Community members 20 years and above were recruited. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data related to the participant’s demographic, socioeconomic status, personal and family history of this disease, anthropometric parameters, and KAP on CVD risk factors. KAP scores were characterized as poor, average, and good. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression.
Results: a total of 424 participants were interviewed (58,02% women). Their mean age was 39,91±14.01 years. 48, 11% of our subjects had an average level of knowledge, 36.26% a poor level, and 14.62% a good level. Educational level and personal background were the factors significantly associated with a good level of knowledge(Pvalue<0, 0001).In terms of attitudes, 46.93% had a favorable attitude; there was a significant association between good attitude and age, educational level(P value<0,0001), and personal history (P value=0.05). Concerning the practices few participants (12.74%) had a good level and the factors associated with good practices were educational level (P valueË‚0,001) and body mass index (P=0,023).
Conclusion: more than half of the current study participants had an average level of KAP which is not yet satisfactory, hence the need to establish an awareness program focused on cardiovascular risk factors, prevention methods, and CVD screening in this population.
