TITLE:
Survey on Knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in the Dakar Region
AUTHORS:
Djiby Sow, Nafy Ndiaye, Mouhamed Yakham Leye, Fulgence A. Faye, Michel Assane Ndour, Marie Joseph Gomis, Fall Ndiouga, Mouhamed Dieng, Boundia Djiba, Houleye Saou, Ibrahima M. Diallo, Demba Diédhiou, Anna Sarr, Mbaye Maimouna Ndour, Abdoulaye Leye
KEYWORDS:
Hypertension, Diabetes, Risk Factors, Senegal
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Diabetes Mellitus,
Vol.14 No.2,
May
29,
2024
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Non-communicable diseases constitute a major public health problem, due to their morbi-mortality. The aim was to study knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors among residents of Dakar. Patients and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Our investigations were recruited over a six-month period (October 17, 2021 to March 21, 2022). Results: Two hundred and twenty-six (226) patients were enrolled. The mean age was 45.9 years. The under-40 age group was the most represented with 37.2%. There were 129 men (57.1%), giving a male/female sex ratio of 1.33. The highest level was represented by 159 people (70.4%). Those who responded (heart disease) were in the majority (38.1%). Hypertension was the most common CVD for 101 people (44.7%). One hundred and ninety (190) people (84%) knew the risk factors for CVD. Good knowledge of risk factors concerned 103 people (54.2%). Obesity was the best-known risk factor in 156 cases (69%). The media was the most important source of information for 121 people (53.5%). Hypertensives were the most represented with 8.4%. One hundred and thirty (130) people (57.5%) had previously paid attention to these FDRCVs. Awareness campaigns were the most effective means of communication for 170 cases (75.2%). Sixteen (16) people (35.6%) were taking antihypertensive medication. Walking was the most popular physical activity for 102 people (45%). People with a balanced diet were in the majority, with 174 respondents (77.0%). Conclusion: NCDs are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. It is essential to develop and implement a prevention and management program.