CVD Risk Factor Knowledge Across Age Groups

D'Youville College381 enrolled

Overview

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.

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

381

Conditions

Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Interventions

Survey tool to assess CVD risk factor knowledgeOTHER

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

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cardiovascular disease risk factor knowledge

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.

Time frame: 10-15 minutes

Method(s) of education

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.

Time frame: 10-15 minutes

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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