Affiliations 

  • 1 Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia. Electronic address: sumaiyah@iium.edu.my
  • 2 Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
Enferm Clin, 2019 09;29 Suppl 2:776-779.
PMID: 31311745 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.04.117

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, awareness, and perception about CHD symptoms and risk factors among residents in Kuantan, Pahang.

METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 400 participants who presented at four shopping malls in Kuantan city. A convenient sampling method was used to recruit participants. A self-administered questionnaire was used in collecting data. Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 22.0.

RESULTS: Majority of the participants were Malays with mean age among 18-39 years old. Of the 400 participants, the majority had high knowledge of CHD poor awareness and poor perception of CHD. There was an association between socio-demographics and knowledge, awareness, and perception level towards CHD with p-value <0.05.

CONCLUSION: These study findings indicated that public health promotion and intervention are needed in Kuantan, Pahang regards to knowledge and awareness of CHD symptoms and risk factors.

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