Awareness of Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease in the Population of Al-Majma'ah Region, Saudi Arabia

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Public Health
• Epidemiology

Background:

• Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major global health issue, caused by plaque buildup in arteries restricting blood flow.
• Understanding CAD risk factor awareness is crucial, especially in diverse populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate awareness of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors within the Al-Majma'ah Region of Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional descriptive study utilized a validated, self-administered questionnaire.
• The survey collected sociodemographic data and assessed awareness of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
• Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 26.

Main Results:

• Out of 919 participants, 68.1% demonstrated good awareness of CAD risk factors.
• A further 28.4% had fair awareness, while only 3.5% showed poor awareness.
• A significant correlation was found between monthly income and CAD risk factor awareness.

Conclusions:

• The study indicates a generally good level of knowledge regarding coronary artery disease risk factors in the Al-Majma'ah Region.
• Monthly income emerged as a significant factor associated with awareness levels of CAD risk factors.