Conocimiento del riesgo de presentar un infarto de miocardio y las barreras para el acceso al estilo de vida saludable

Abstract

IntroductionThe lack of information about cardiovascular risk factors is an element that increases their prevalence in our community. ObjectiveTo identify the knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors and barriers for their modification in a population of men and women of Medellin, Colombia. MethodologyA descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted including the population that assisted to the world heart day event. Anthropometric variables, vital signs and blood glucometry were performed. People were asked about their knowledge of the main cause of dead in Colombia and worldwide, their intention to implement changes in their lifestyle and the barriers to implement it. A bivariate analysis was performed by sex. Results1,324 adults were included; 46 vs. 41.4% of men and women identified coronary heart disease as the first cause of dead worldwide and in Colombia. The majority of men and women talk about their interest in changing their life style (91.8 vs. 94.5% p=.07). Lack of time was identified as the leading barrier to access a healthy lifestyle. 2.2% of men and 2.6% of women didn’t know how to start a healthy lifestyle. ConclusionThere is a poor recognition of coronary heart disease as a cause of dead, especially in women; lack of time and economical factors are the main barrier to implement changes in modifiable risk factors.