Korean J Health Promot.  2017 Jun;17(2):99-108. 10.15384/kjhp.2017.17.2.99.

Factors Related to Awareness of Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease among Korean Adults: the 2013 Community Health Survey

• Lee YH
• Noh SE

• KMID: 2411435
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.15384/kjhp.2017.17.2.99

Abstract

BACKGROUND
This study investigated factors related to awareness of cardio-cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) in a large Korean general population.
METHODS
Data for 228,781 subjects older than 19 years in 253 cities, counties, and districts were collected from the 2013 Community Health Survey in Korea. Associations between socio-demographics, health behaviors, comorbidities, and awareness of CCVD were examined using the chi-squared test and multiple logistic regression analysis. A total of 219,461 subjects were included in the final analysis after excluding subjects with null responses to any questions.
RESULTS
The awareness of CCVD was 26.7% in the total population (27.8% in males, 25.8% in females). Of the significant associating factors, the odds ratios for awareness of CCVD were two-fold higher in people aged 40-49 years , 50-59 years, and 60-69 years (ref. 19-29 years), living in Chungbuk provinces (ref. Seoul), higher education (ref. non-formal education), and diagnosed with angina pectoris (ref. non-diagnosed), as compared to their individual reference groups.
CONCLUSIONS
Socio-demographics, health behaviors, and comorbidities have significant impact on awareness of CCVD. To improve the public's awareness of CCVD and to reduce health inequalities, effective and specialized interventions should be developed that take these factors into account.

Keyword

Cardiovascular disease; Cerebrovascular disorders; Awareness; Community Health Survey

MeSH Terms

Adult*
Angina Pectoris
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Chungcheongbuk-do
Comorbidity
Education
Health Behavior
Health Surveys*
Humans
Korea
Logistic Models
Male
Odds Ratio
Socioeconomic Factors

Figure

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  Figure 1. The age-specific experience rate of exposure to public relations media on cardio-cerebrovascular disease according to gender.

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  Figure 2. The age-specific experience rate of exposure to public relations media on cardio-cerebrovascular disease according to pathway of experience.

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