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The knowledge of affected risk factors of cardiovascular illnesses of Havlíčkův Brod inhabitants in two groups: from 18 to 40 years and from 40 years higher.
TŘÍSKOVÁ, Lucie
Topic of the bachelor thesis: Knowledge of influenceable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases of inhabitants of Havlíčkův Brod in two groups at the age of 18-40 years and of 40 and more. Theoretical Background: The bachelor thesis begins with a brief anatomy description. Then we characterized the most common cardiovascular diseases that make public trouble. Furthermore, the thesis is focused on the description of influenceable risk factors. These include hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, smoking, obesity, psychosocial factors, low physical activity and nutrition. Prevention is described for each risk factor. The last chapter of the theoretical part is devoted to education and its importance for prevention. Objectives of the thesis: The aim of the thesis was to compare the knowledge of the controllable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases of the inhabitants of Havlíčkův Brod in two groups at the age of 18-40 and of 40 and more. Then, to describe the knowledge of these risk factors and compare the knowledge in women and men. Methodology: The research investigated the knowledge of influenceable risk factors that cause cardiovascular disease. The research of the bachelor thesis was carried out a quantitative research strategy using the method of anonymous non-standardized questionnaire. The criterion for entry into the survey was the age over 18. Before the final distribution of the questionnaire, we conducted piloting, focusing on the clarity of questions and their answers. The questionnaires were subsequently distributed in printed and electronic form. The questionnaire consists of 19 questions. Questions of the questionnaire are divided according to the way of answer into questions closed, semi-closed and open. The obtained data were processed into descriptive tables and graphs, followed by statistical analysis, which tested the mentioned hypotheses. Results: We chose two hypotheses. The first was: "The knowledge of influencable risk factors for cardiovascular disease will vary in the age groups compared." Second hypothesis: "The knowledge of influenceable risk factors for cardiovascular disease varies between men and women. We conducted the research using questionnaires that we distributed to the inhabitants of Havlíčkův Brod. The population had to be at the age of 18 or older. The first hypothesis was not confirmed. Both age groups have shown the same knowledge in this field. By analyzing the data, we found that both groups had the same knowledge, but this knowledge is insufficient, 57 % (34) of the respondents of both age groups did not show sufficient knowledge. Further analysis compared knowledge about influenceable risk factors between women and men. Women living in Havlíčkův Brod reported more knowledge than men. The second hypothesis was confirmed, 51 % (38) women and men 30 % (14) (Table 3). From the overall research, I was most disappointed by the result when respondents said that the physician and nurse were almost never talking about cardiovascular disease prevention. In this result, I see a serious problem, and if education by doctors or nurses is going to be as it should, knowledge might be better.
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