TY  - JOUR
TI  - AWARENESS OF RISK FACTORS FOR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AMONG CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN FOUR TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS OF INDIA.
PY  - 2025/12/02
Y2  - 2026/01/24
JF  - Flora and Fauna
JA  - Flora and Fauna
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
SE  - Articles
UR  - http://floraandfona.org/index.php/faf/article/view/113
SP  - 300-307
AB  - Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Awareness of CAD risk factors among healthcare providers is crucial for effective patient education and prevention strategies.Objective: To assess the awareness of CAD risk factors among medical (MBBS students and interns), dental (BDS students), and paramedical staff (nurses and technicians) in four tertiary-level hospitals in India.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 250 participants: 100 MBBS students/interns, 50 BDS students, and 100 paramedical staff. A structured questionnaire assessed knowledge of major CAD risk factors including hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, dyslipidemia, and family history.Results: Awareness levels varied across groups. MBBS students/interns demonstrated the highest awareness (mean score 82%), followed by BDS students (74%), and paramedical staff (65%). Hypertension and smoking were most frequently identified as risk factors (>90% recognition across groups), while obesity and sedentary lifestyle were less recognized, particularly among paramedical staff (45% and 40% respectively). Conclusion: While overall awareness of CAD risk factors was satisfactory among medical and dental students, gaps remain among paramedical staff, particularly regarding lifestyle-related risks. Targeted educational interventions are recommended to strengthen preventive cardiology practices in tertiary care settings.
ER  -