KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF CARDIOMETABOLIC DISEASES AMONG THE GENERAL POPULATION IN SAUDI ARABIA.

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  • Khalid Alghamd, Shahad Alghanmi, Reef Alsuhaibani, Leena Alnasr, Wamidh Alkhalifah, Joud Almotairi, Emtenan Alshalahi, Marwah Alsulami, Shatha Alotaibi, Reema Alghmdi, Khames T. Alzahrani Author

Abstract

Background: Cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) refers to coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus. CMS is known to be the world’s leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Many factors contribute to the development of CMS, lifestyle has the most significant effect. The study aims to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of cardiometabolic diseases among the public in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study carried out in Saudi Arabia, utilizing an online survey. The research involved Saudi adults aged 18 and above from all regions of the country. Participant recruitment between July 2024 and January 2025 via questionnaire distribution. Results: Among 461 participants in Saudi Arabia, findings reveal a high educational level among respondents, with 64.6% holding at least a bachelor's degree. Despite 97.6% recognizing high blood pressure, only 18.2% understood its severity. Alarmingly, 77.2% were unaware of hyperlipidemia, indicating significant knowledge gaps. While 70.9% acknowledged the importance of lifestyle changes for managing fatty liver disease, only 39.3% demonstrated high practice levels in disease management. Statistically significant correlations were found between knowledge and factors like weight, education, and family history, highlighting areas for targeted public health interventions. Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the urgent need for targeted public health initiatives aimed at improving knowledge and awareness of cardiometabolic diseases among the Saudi population.

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2025-01-23

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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF CARDIOMETABOLIC DISEASES AMONG THE GENERAL POPULATION IN SAUDI ARABIA. (2025). CAHIERS MAGELLANES-NS, 787-808. https://magellanes.com/index.php/CMN/article/view/1255