Metabolic syndrome awareness in the general Korean population: results from a nationwide survey
Background/Aims Metabolic syndrome (MetS) raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. An awareness of MetS is vital for early detection and proactive management, which can mitigate the risks associated with MetS. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the level of awareness of...
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| author | Hyun-Jin Kim Mi-Seung Shin Kyung-Hee Kim Mi-Hyang Jung Dong-Hyuk Cho Ju-Hee Lee Kwang Kon Koh |
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| description | Background/Aims Metabolic syndrome (MetS) raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. An awareness of MetS is vital for early detection and proactive management, which can mitigate the risks associated with MetS. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the level of awareness of MetS among the Korean population. Methods We conducted a nationwide survey between January and February 2023 among a representative sample of the Korean population using an online survey. Information regarding the awareness of MetS and its risk, the importance of lifestyle modification, and health behavior were collected. The question about the awareness of MetS was “How much do you think you know about MetS?” and there were five answers: 1) I know very well, 2) I know well, 3) I know a little, 4) I do not know, and 5) I have no idea. The high-awareness group was defined as those who answered that they knew very well or well. Results Among 1,000 participants (mean age, 45.7 ± 13.2 yr), 29% were unaware of MetS, and only 20.8% had high awareness. The high-awareness group was significantly more knowledgeable about lifestyle modifications and demonstrated better health behaviors. After adjustment for possible confounding factors, younger age, low household income, and absence of comorbidity were independently associated with a lack of awareness regarding MetS. Conclusions The high-awareness group showed greater knowledge of the importance of lifestyle modifications and better health behaviors regarding MetS. The findings highlight the need for improved public education and awareness programs regarding MetS. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-051fcf7eae13447ba52742409cb6f6e02024-03-04T04:15:54ZengThe Korean Association of Internal MedicineThe Korean Journal of Internal Medicine1226-33032005-66482024-03-0139227228210.3904/kjim.2023.363170890Metabolic syndrome awareness in the general Korean population: results from a nationwide surveyHyun-Jin Kim0Mi-Seung Shin1Kyung-Hee Kim2Mi-Hyang Jung3Dong-Hyuk Cho4Ju-Hee Lee5Kwang Kon Koh6 Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri, Korea Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea Division of Cardiology. Incheon Sejong Hospital, Incheon, Korea Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea K-Heart Clinic & Lab, Incheon, KoreaBackground/Aims Metabolic syndrome (MetS) raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. An awareness of MetS is vital for early detection and proactive management, which can mitigate the risks associated with MetS. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the level of awareness of MetS among the Korean population. Methods We conducted a nationwide survey between January and February 2023 among a representative sample of the Korean population using an online survey. Information regarding the awareness of MetS and its risk, the importance of lifestyle modification, and health behavior were collected. The question about the awareness of MetS was “How much do you think you know about MetS?” and there were five answers: 1) I know very well, 2) I know well, 3) I know a little, 4) I do not know, and 5) I have no idea. The high-awareness group was defined as those who answered that they knew very well or well. Results Among 1,000 participants (mean age, 45.7 ± 13.2 yr), 29% were unaware of MetS, and only 20.8% had high awareness. The high-awareness group was significantly more knowledgeable about lifestyle modifications and demonstrated better health behaviors. After adjustment for possible confounding factors, younger age, low household income, and absence of comorbidity were independently associated with a lack of awareness regarding MetS. Conclusions The high-awareness group showed greater knowledge of the importance of lifestyle modifications and better health behaviors regarding MetS. The findings highlight the need for improved public education and awareness programs regarding MetS.http://www.kjim.org/upload/kjim-2023-363.pdfmetabolic syndromeawarenesshealth behaviorcardiovascular disease |
| spellingShingle | Hyun-Jin Kim Mi-Seung Shin Kyung-Hee Kim Mi-Hyang Jung Dong-Hyuk Cho Ju-Hee Lee Kwang Kon Koh Metabolic syndrome awareness in the general Korean population: results from a nationwide survey The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine metabolic syndrome awareness health behavior cardiovascular disease |
| title | Metabolic syndrome awareness in the general Korean population: results from a nationwide survey |
| title_full | Metabolic syndrome awareness in the general Korean population: results from a nationwide survey |
| title_fullStr | Metabolic syndrome awareness in the general Korean population: results from a nationwide survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Metabolic syndrome awareness in the general Korean population: results from a nationwide survey |
| title_short | Metabolic syndrome awareness in the general Korean population: results from a nationwide survey |
| title_sort | metabolic syndrome awareness in the general korean population results from a nationwide survey |
| topic | metabolic syndrome awareness health behavior cardiovascular disease |
| url | http://www.kjim.org/upload/kjim-2023-363.pdf |
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