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Masters Thesis | Nursing | India | Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024 | Rating: 5.1 / 10
A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease among the Students of Selected Colleges of Guwahati, Assam and with a View to Develop an Information Booklet on Prevention of CAD
Monica Laishram | Monika Kalita
Abstract: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity all over the world. CAD happens when the blood flow through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle is obstructed. The primary cause of CAD is atherosclerosis. If blood flow reduction resulting from CAD is severe and prolonged, a myocardial infarction can occur, causing irreversible damage. CAD begins in childhood, so that by the teenage years, there is evident that the plaques stays which are formed in most people. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of coronary artery disease among the students of selected colleges of Guwahati, Assam and with a view to develop an information booklet on prevention of CAD. Method: Quantitative research approach was used, and descriptive design was adopted in the study. The samples were collected using non probability purposive sampling technique from 152 students, who were in the age group of 17 - 30 years, studying in selected college of Guwahati, Assam and who fulfills the inclusion criteria. Structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of coronary artery disease among the students. Result: Out of 152 respondents it was found that majority i. e 114 (75%) respondents had moderately adequate knowledge, 28 (18.42%) respondents had inadequate knowledge and 10 (6.57%) had adequate knowledge. It was found that majority i. e 79 (51.97%) were in the age group of 17 - 19 years, 80 (52, 63%) were female, 57 (37.5%) were 3rd year bachelor of arts students, 69 (45.39%) of respondents had monthly family income of greater than Rs 20, 000, 96 (63.15%) of the respondents were Hindu, 124 (81.57%) of the respondents were non vegetarian, 107 (70.39%) didn?t have the family history of CAD, diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Knowledge of the students regarding the prevention of CAD had no significant association with their age group, gender, educational qualification, religion and dietary pattern. So it was concluded that majority of the students had moderately adequate knowledge regarding the prevention of CAD and awareness campaign can be given.
Keywords: CAD, coronary artery disease, knowledge, students, college
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024,
Pages: 227 - 230