Abstract

Background:
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the considerable health hazards causing disability and burden globally and locally. Regardless of the significant reduction of cardiovascular disorders (CVD), mortality rate is yet still representing one-third of deaths over the age of 35 in developed countries, and in the Saudi Arabia is still the leading cause of mortality.
Aim of the study:
In this study, we aimed to measure the level of awareness and knowledge of coronary artery disease and its risk factors among the population in Al-Qunfudah governorate, Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among Al-Qunfudah population, Saudi Arabia, during February, 2021. Data collection was performed through application of a validated questionnaire that was adapted from other studies and was prepared as an online google form and then distributed via different social media platforms. The questionnaire inquired about the sociodemographic data of the participants, awareness of the participants regarding CAD and its risk factors. The first section of the questionnaire explained the nature and purpose of the study before requesting the participants' informed consent.
Results:
A total number of 688 eligible individuals participated in the study. Most the participant were Saudi (99.3%). 84.2% of participants had good knowledge, where a 14.5% with fair knowledge and 1.3% had poor knowledge. About 23.8% of the participants were smokers, and 57.1% eat fast food.
Conclusions:
This study showed that the participants of Al-Qunfudah have a good level of knowledge and awareness regarding CAD. However, the prevalence of the risk factors among the population such as smoking and eating fast foods, require interventional health education programs that target such risk factors and emphasize their association with development of CAD and suggest healthier alternatives.

Keywords:

Coronary artery disease, Awareness, Risk factors, Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia.

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