Alaa Ramadan, Heba Aboeldahab, Mohamed Nabih Bashir, Mohamed Mohamed Belal, Ahmed Wageeh, Ahmed Atia, Mohamed Elbanna, Tala Jouma Alhejazi, Mohamed Abouzid, Hady Atef, Esraa Khalid, Osama Ahmed Abd Elaziz, Mariam Ibrahim Eldeeb, Doha Omar Kamel Omar, Neveen Refaey, Amr Setouhi, A K Mohammed
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents a significant health challenge in Egypt, yet there exists limited understanding regarding the knowledge, attitudes, and physical activity levels associated with CVD. These factors play a pivotal role in developing effective prevention and management strategies. Hence, this cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate Egyptian adults' knowledge, attitudes, and physical activity (KAP) levels. METHODS: Data were collected using a previously validated questionnaire encompassing demographic characteristics, CVD knowledge (including risk factors and symptoms), attitudes toward CVD, and self-reported physical activity levels...
April 22, 2024: BMC Public Health