Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice of Risk Factor Changes in Patients Who Recently Underwent Angioplasty

Abstract

Introduction: Coronary artery disease is a leading health problem in India with increasing incident rates and high treatment and management costs. Improving knowledge attitude and practice on risk factor modification and their early detection will reduce further risk of heart attack or stroke and will enhances overall well-being and daily functioning. The practice of risk factors modification is what the main factor which lacks after angioplasty.

Methods and materials: To ascertain the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour towards risk factor modification in patients who had recently undergone angioplasty, a cross-sectional study was done. Patients who underwent angioplasty within 3 months were selected for the study and told to fill out the forms.

Results: Out of 150 participants, 100 (66.6%) had a good understanding of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, with a mean knowledge score of 7.321.87; 55 (36.6%) exhibited a favourable attitude toward modifying risk factors, with a mean attitude score of 10.52.17; and only 23 (15.3%) demonstrated appropriate practice of doing so, with a mean practice score of 7.084.31.

Conclusion: In order to stop the disease from progressing further, the study advised individuals to enhance their degree of practise in risk factor reduction. Although the knowledge level is relatively high, attitude and practise levels are unrelated. While there is a considerable difference in attitude and practise between males and females, there is a big difference in knowledge between the age groups. Although there is good knowledge, practise and a positive mindset are lacking.