General Public’s knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cardiometabolic diseases: data from a Singapore study population
BackgroundHealth literacy and illness perception play crucial roles in tackling the cardiometabolic disease epidemic. We aim to compare the attitudes, knowledge, self-perceived risks and actions taken, between individuals with and without metabolic risk factors (MFs).MethodsFrom 5 June to 5 October...
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| author | Vickram Vijay Anand Rachel Sze Jen Goh Benjamin Nah Sky Wei Chee Koh Sky Wei Chee Koh Jieyu Lim Nicholas W. S. Neo Jocelyn Chew Yuan Ying Lee Yip Han Chin Bryan Chong Gwyneth Kong Bryan Tan Zhiwen Low Chin Meng Khoo Chin Meng Khoo Lay Hoon Goh Lay Hoon Goh Poay Huan Loh Poay Huan Loh Poay Huan Loh Ping Chai Ping Chai Mayank Dalakoti Mayank Dalakoti Mark Chan Mark Chan Roger Foo Roger Foo Mark Muthiah Mark Muthiah Mark Muthiah Nicholas W. S. Chew |
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| description | BackgroundHealth literacy and illness perception play crucial roles in tackling the cardiometabolic disease epidemic. We aim to compare the attitudes, knowledge, self-perceived risks and actions taken, between individuals with and without metabolic risk factors (MFs).MethodsFrom 5 June to 5 October 2022, participants of the general public were invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire. MF status was defined as the presence of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus and/or current/previous smoking. Participants were assessed based on four categories (knowledge-based, attitude-based, perceived risk, and action-based) of questions pertaining to four cardiometabolic diseases – diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.ResultsA total of 345 participants were enrolled, of whom 34.5% had at least one MF. Compared to those without MFs, participants with MFs had lower knowledge scores, but higher perceived risk scores across all cardiometabolic diseases. The largest knowledge gap pertained to hypertension-related questions. After adjustment, linear regression demonstrated that the presence of MFs (β:2.752, 95%CI: 0.772–4.733, p = 0.007) and higher knowledge scores (β:0.418, 95%CI: 0.236–0.600, p < 0.001) were associated with higher perceived risk. Despite increased perceived risk in those with MFs, this translated to only few increased self-reported preventive actions, when compared to those without MFs, namely the reduction in red meat/processed food consumption (p = 0.045) and increase in fruits/vegetables consumption (p = 0.009).ConclusionThis study identified a vulnerable subpopulation living with MFs, with high perceived risks, and discordant levels of knowledge and preventive actions taken. Nationwide efforts should be channeled into addressing the knowledge-to-action gap. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c2c513d9c1ed4af19a0a5fa8ffbd40f32023-04-24T04:31:12ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2023-04-011010.3389/fmed.2023.11938291193829General Public’s knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cardiometabolic diseases: data from a Singapore study populationVickram Vijay Anand0Rachel Sze Jen Goh1Benjamin Nah2Sky Wei Chee Koh3Sky Wei Chee Koh4Jieyu Lim5Nicholas W. S. Neo6Jocelyn Chew7Yuan Ying Lee8Yip Han Chin9Bryan Chong10Gwyneth Kong11Bryan Tan12Zhiwen Low13Chin Meng Khoo14Chin Meng Khoo15Lay Hoon Goh16Lay Hoon Goh17Poay Huan Loh18Poay Huan Loh19Poay Huan Loh20Ping Chai21Ping Chai22Mayank Dalakoti23Mayank Dalakoti24Mark Chan25Mark Chan26Roger Foo27Roger Foo28Mark Muthiah29Mark Muthiah30Mark Muthiah31Nicholas W. S. Chew32Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeNational University Polyclinics, National University Health System, Singapore, SingaporeDivision of Family Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeNursing Department, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, SingaporeAlice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeNursing Department, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeFaculty of Science, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeDepartment of Endocrinology, National University Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeNational University Polyclinics, National University Health System, Singapore, SingaporeDivision of Family Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore0Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore1Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore0Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore0Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore0Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore0Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, SingaporeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore2National University Centre for Organ Transplantation, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore0Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, SingaporeBackgroundHealth literacy and illness perception play crucial roles in tackling the cardiometabolic disease epidemic. We aim to compare the attitudes, knowledge, self-perceived risks and actions taken, between individuals with and without metabolic risk factors (MFs).MethodsFrom 5 June to 5 October 2022, participants of the general public were invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire. MF status was defined as the presence of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus and/or current/previous smoking. Participants were assessed based on four categories (knowledge-based, attitude-based, perceived risk, and action-based) of questions pertaining to four cardiometabolic diseases – diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.ResultsA total of 345 participants were enrolled, of whom 34.5% had at least one MF. Compared to those without MFs, participants with MFs had lower knowledge scores, but higher perceived risk scores across all cardiometabolic diseases. The largest knowledge gap pertained to hypertension-related questions. After adjustment, linear regression demonstrated that the presence of MFs (β:2.752, 95%CI: 0.772–4.733, p = 0.007) and higher knowledge scores (β:0.418, 95%CI: 0.236–0.600, p < 0.001) were associated with higher perceived risk. Despite increased perceived risk in those with MFs, this translated to only few increased self-reported preventive actions, when compared to those without MFs, namely the reduction in red meat/processed food consumption (p = 0.045) and increase in fruits/vegetables consumption (p = 0.009).ConclusionThis study identified a vulnerable subpopulation living with MFs, with high perceived risks, and discordant levels of knowledge and preventive actions taken. Nationwide efforts should be channeled into addressing the knowledge-to-action gap.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1193829/fullknowledgeawarenessperceptionactionscardiometabolic diseaserisk factors |
| spellingShingle | Vickram Vijay Anand Rachel Sze Jen Goh Benjamin Nah Sky Wei Chee Koh Sky Wei Chee Koh Jieyu Lim Nicholas W. S. Neo Jocelyn Chew Yuan Ying Lee Yip Han Chin Bryan Chong Gwyneth Kong Bryan Tan Zhiwen Low Chin Meng Khoo Chin Meng Khoo Lay Hoon Goh Lay Hoon Goh Poay Huan Loh Poay Huan Loh Poay Huan Loh Ping Chai Ping Chai Mayank Dalakoti Mayank Dalakoti Mark Chan Mark Chan Roger Foo Roger Foo Mark Muthiah Mark Muthiah Mark Muthiah Nicholas W. S. Chew General Public’s knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cardiometabolic diseases: data from a Singapore study population Frontiers in Medicine knowledge awareness perception actions cardiometabolic disease risk factors |
| title | General Public’s knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cardiometabolic diseases: data from a Singapore study population |
| title_full | General Public’s knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cardiometabolic diseases: data from a Singapore study population |
| title_fullStr | General Public’s knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cardiometabolic diseases: data from a Singapore study population |
| title_full_unstemmed | General Public’s knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cardiometabolic diseases: data from a Singapore study population |
| title_short | General Public’s knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cardiometabolic diseases: data from a Singapore study population |
| title_sort | general public s knowledge awareness and perception of cardiometabolic diseases data from a singapore study population |
| topic | knowledge awareness perception actions cardiometabolic disease risk factors |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1193829/full |
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