Attitudes Of Residents Research Articles

How framing impacts attitudes about electoral rights for non‐resident citizens

AbstractWidespread adoption of policies granting electoral rights to citizens living abroad has spurred vivid scholarly debates regarding the drivers and consequences of extra‐territorial enfranchisement. But, little is known about the views of resident citizens in origin countries on the matter. We address this research gap and investigate how resident citizens' attitudes to external voting rights are affected by different arguments usually salient in homeland political debates. The study draws on an original survey experiment conducted across five countries (Belgium, Finland, Poland, Portugal and Ireland) with different external voting regulations. Our results show that utilitarian arguments on the costs and benefits of extra‐territorial enfranchisement are persuasively shaping public support for the voting rights of nationals living abroad. They further suggest that resident citizens in origin countries that already grant extensive political rights to non‐resident nationals are more receptive to moral arguments of democratic inclusion regarding the recognition of such entitlements.

Deprescribing Opportunities for Frail Residents of Nursing Homes: A Multicenter Study in Australia, China, Japan, and Spain

ObjectiveDeprescribing opportunities may differ across health care systems, nursing home settings, and prescribing cultures. The objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of STOPPFrail medications according to frailty status among residents of nursing homes in Australia, China, Japan, and Spain. DesignSecondary cross-sectional analyses of data from 4 cohort studies. Setting and ParticipantsA total of 1142 residents in 31 nursing homes. MethodsMedication data were extracted from resident records. Frailty was assessed using the FRAIL-NH scale (non-frail 0–2; frail 3–6; most-frail 7–14). Chi-square tests and prevalence ratios (PRs) were used to compare STOPPFrail medication use across cohorts. ResultsIn total, 84.7% of non-frail, 95.6% of frail, and 90.6% of most-frail residents received ≥1 STOPPFrail medication. Overall, the most prevalent STOPPFrail medications were antihypertensives (53.0% in China to 73.3% in Australia, P < .001), vitamin D (nil in China to 52.7% in Australia, P < .001), lipid-lowering therapies (11.1% in Japan to 38.9% in Australia, P < .001), aspirin (13.5% in Japan to 26.2% in China, P < .001), proton pump inhibitors (2.1% in Japan to 32.0% in Australia, P < .001), and antidiabetic medications (12.3% in Japan to 23.5% in China, P = .010). Overall use of antihypertensives (PR, 1.15; 95% CI, 1.06–1.25), lipid-lowering therapies (PR, 1.78; 95% CI, 1.45–2.18), aspirin (PR, 1.31; 95% CI, 1.04–1.64), and antidiabetic medications (PR, 1.31; 95% CI, 1.00–1.72) were more prevalent among non-frail and frail residents compared with most-frail residents. Antihypertensive use was more prevalent with increasing frailty in China and Japan, but less prevalent with increasing frailty in Australia. Antidiabetic medication use was less prevalent with increasing frailty in China and Spain but was consistent across frailty groups in Australia and Japan. Conclusions and ImplicationsThere were overall and frailty-specific variations in prevalence of different STOPPFrail medications across cohorts. This may reflect differences in prescribing cultures, application of clinical practice guidelines in the nursing home setting, and clinician or resident attitudes toward deprescribing.

Experience of the pandemic in the context of changing doctor-patient relationship

The article deals with the issue of transformation of doctor-patient relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main aspects investigated by analyzing the results of the questionnaire survey were the attitude of Moscow residents to their health, their personal experience of overcoming the pandemic, and its impact on the perception of medical professionals. According to the results, the experience of overcoming the pandemic had a positive impact on changing the perception of the doctor's image and of the medical community in general. Survey participants noted the heroization of medical professionals' actions during the fight against the novel coronavirus infection, which resulted in a general rise in the level of trust in doctors and an increase in the status of the medical profession. Muscovites believe that part of the responsibility for their health lies with medical professionals. However, taking into account that behavioral strategies of a substantial number of the respondents are marked by low activity of observing the principles of healthy lifestyle, the presence of bad habits, low medical aid appealability at the occurrence of primary signs of disease, and non-compliance with doctor's prescriptions, it significantly complicates the possibility of providing medical care and preserving health.

Studying the attitude of Moscow residents to mod - ern medical services (on the case of electronic medical records)

The article presents the results of pilot research aimed at the study of attitudes to modern digital medical services, such as electronic medical records. The article addresses the issues of availability of the service for citizens, its usability, and features of personal experience of Moscow residents dealing with electronic medical records. The authors point out the relevance of digital services for improving doctor-patient-medical organization interaction. The study results can be useful for medical institutions, city administrations, and healthcare experts seeking to optimize the use of electronic medical records and improve the quality of medical care for Moscow residents.

A310 CANADIAN GASTROENTEROLOGY RESIDENT ATTITUDES TOWARDS TREATING PATIENTS WITH DISORDERS OF GUT BRAIN INTERACTION

Abstract Background Disorders of gut brain interaction (DGBI) are common in the Canadian population. Studies show DGBI represent 30% of new referrals to gastroenterology (GI) clinics. Despite this, evidence suggests that gastroenterologists experience challenges in providing care for these patients, with a recent study from the United States indicating that this discomfort may begin early in residency training. Aims Our aim was to determine Canadian GI resident attitudes towards treating patients with DGBI, with a focus on determining underlying causes and solutions for potential negative attitudes. Methods Gastroenterology residents participating in accredited adult GI training programs in Canada were invited to participate in an online 30-item survey. This was based on similar studies in the adjacent field of chronic pain and administered using RedCap. Recruitment occurred through email invites distributed to residency program directors and QR code links presented at national GI resident meetings over one year. Results In total, 42 residents participated in the survey. Most residents reported frequent exposure to DGBI. Although most residents felt confident at diagnosing DGBI, only few felt confident in managing them. The majority reported less enjoyment and personal reward at managing DGBI than other gastrointestinal diseases, finding them frustrating to treat and expressing concern regarding the uncertainty of the diagnosis and low likelihood of successful management. Residents believed that challenges in the treatment stemmed from the following: inadequate training, uncertainty regarding the severity of symptoms that were reported, co-existing psychiatric issues, a lack of clarity on therapy and inadequate time. Residents reported that senior residents and staff both expressed negative opinions about caring for those with DGBI, and felt that displeasure for managing patients with DGBI was pervasive in the GI community. Importantly, the majority of trainees believed it was important to formally learn about the physiological underpinnings of DGBI as well as their diagnosis and management. Furthermore, understanding the impact of DGBI on a patient’s quality of life was thought to be important. Conclusions This national survey demonstrates that Canadian GI trainees are less confident and less interested in providing care for those with DGBI due to a variety of factors including inadequate training and a potential hidden curriculum. Residents believe in the importance of education in this field. The results of this study will be used to develop educational experiences to ultimately improve the care of those with DGBI. Funding Agencies None

Evaluation of community knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19: the case of Hawassa city, Sidama, Ethiopia.

Scientific information on the knowledge and attitude of the community toward the COVID-19 pandemic is a vital step for effective control measures. This study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge and attitude of Hawassa city residents toward COVID-19 and the interaction among knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19. A community-based cross-sectional study with stratified random sampling was used from June 2020 to August 2020. Five hundred and eighty-seven residents were selected for the study, which aimed to evaluate their knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19 using a standardized structured questionnaire. Data were collected using face-to-face interviews that strictly follow the WHO and the Ministry of Health Ethiopia guidelines for COVID-19 prevention. Attitude and knowledge were categorized based on the mean score value. Descriptive statistics and two independent multiple logistic regressions were applied to identify the possible determinants of knowledge and attitude using SPSS version 20 set at 95% CIs with a value of p of <0.05 considered statistically significant. In total, 61.7% of the participants were knowledgeable about the virus and 65.9% had a positive attitude toward COVID-19. Educational level with the categories of second degree and above (AOR = 29.709, 95% CI = 1.239-712.55), first degree (AOR = 3.476, 95% CI = 3.278-22.02), certificate/diploma (AOR = 1.062-18.24, 95% CI = 1.062-18.24), and grade 12 completed (AOR = 1.903, 95% CI = 2.12-6.809); employment status of respondents who were self-employed (AOR = 9.545, 95% CI = 1.165-78.173) and employed respondents (AOR = 10.053, 95% CI = 1.783-56.673); reading interest with categories always (AOR = 34.45, 95% CI = 26.608-4462.226) and sometimes (AOR = 17.24, 95% CI = 17.213-1661.966); and habit of using social media with categories always (AOR = 38.708, 95% CI = 5.086-294.610) and sometimes (AOR = 3.432, 95% CI = 3.504-23.378) were the significant explanatory variables that were correlated with knowledge of the respondents. Although the knowledge and attitude of respondents toward COVID-19 were positive, there is a need to use more effective strategies to improve their knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19, and increasing knowledge on preventive behaviors among the community was mandatory to attain better results. The educational level, use of social media, and reading habits of the respondents appear to play significant roles in determining their level of knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19.

The closer the better to the Great Pit of Daznak movie set? Residents of a rural town and their perceptions of film tourism

ABSTRACT Films are a powerful medium to promote destinations, particularly to attract tourists to film locations. Moreover, the economic development film tourism brings with it can revitalise rural areas undergoing economic decline. The attitudes of residents toward tourism are a key factor in the development of tourism-related economic activity. In this study, the perceptions of the residents of a rural Spanish town, Osuna, are explored after the filming of Game of Thrones. A difference-in-means analysis was employed with data collected through a questionnaire that was published in a local newspaper and posted on several Facebook pages whose members were Osuna residents. The conclusions suggested that the local residents perceived the film set as a positive development for attracting tourists. Additionally, the influence of distance from the film-set location was evident in only three aspects: impact on the traditional lifestyle of the residents, higher prices, and conflicts between film crews and residents.

Academic Half Day Improves Resident Perception of Education Without Compromising Patient Safety

BackgroundResidency programs are required to offer a didactic curriculum and protect resident time for education. Our institution implemented an academic half day (AHD) in the 2021–2022 academic year to address issues related to the standard noon conference series. ObjectiveDetermine the impact of AHD implementation on education, patient safety, and workflow. MethodsThis was a prospective, single-site educational intervention study. Pre- and post-implementation surveys and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) surveys assessed changes in trainee and faculty attitudes and behaviors. Patient safety and workflow were evaluated by comparing the number of safety event reports, rapid response team activations, time to admission from the ED, and time of discharge on AHD days compared to other weekdays. ResultsSurvey response rates were: residents 68%/48%, fellows 42%/35%, and faculty 59%/29%. AHD was associated with a significant, positive change in resident attitudes and experiences and on ACGME survey items. On AHDs compared with other weekdays, there were no significant differences in safety event report rates (P = .98), nor in rapid response team activation rates (P = .99). There was not a clinically meaningful difference in median admission time from the ED on AHD weekdays (125 minutes) compared to other weekdays (130 minutes, P = .04). There was no significant difference in median discharge time on AHD vs other weekdays (P = .13). ConclusionsThis study suggests that there is no significant difference in patient safety or workflow with the implementation of AHD. This study supports prior studies that residents strongly prefer AHD. AHD may be a useful framework for resident education without compromising patient care.

Current Procedural Terminology Code Selection, Attitudes, and Practices of the Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Case Log: A Survey of Residents and Program Directors.

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Resident Case Log is one of the primary tools used to track surgical experience. Owing to the self-reported nature of case logging, there is uncertainty in the consistency and accuracy of case logging. The aims of this study are two-fold: to assess current resident case log Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code selection and practices across orthopaedic surgery residencies and to understand current attitudes of both program directors (PD) and residents surrounding case logging. Residents and PDs from 18 residency programs received standardized, consensus-built surveys distributed through the Collaborative Orthopaedic Educational Research Group. Resident surveys additionally contained clinical orthopaedic subspecialties vignettes on sports, trauma, and spine. Each subspecialty section contained 4 clinical vignettes with stepwise increases in complexity/CPT coding procedures. One hundred sixteen residents (response rate: 28.4%) and 16 PDs (response rate: 88.9%) participated. Formal case log training was reported by 53.0% of residents and 56.3% of PDs. A total of 7.8% of residents rated themselves "excellent" at applying CPT codes for the case log, while 0.0% PDs rated their residents' ability as "excellent." In total, 40.9% of residents and 81.3% of PDs responded that it was "extremely important" or "very important" to code accurately (p = 0.006). Agreement between resident CPT code selection and number of cases and procedures logged for each clinical vignette was conducted using Fleiss' kappa. As the clinical vignettes increased in complexity, there was a decreasing trend in kappa values from the first (least complex) to the last (most complex) clinical vignette. The inconsistent case logging practices, dubious outlook on case log accuracy and resident case logging ability and attitude, and lack of formal training signals a need for formal, standardized case log training. Enhanced case logging instruction and formalized educational training for PDs and residents would be a meaningful step toward capturing true operative experience, which would have a substantial impact on orthopaedic surgery resident education and assessment.

Islamic Legislation Enforced by Kelantan Local Council

Local council, also known as local government (worldwide) and local authority (Malaysia). Local Government Act 1976 is the main reference and regulates the operation of local councils in Malaysia, and all are placed under the jurisdiction of the state government. The legislation created by the local council is named by-laws, and each has its autonomy in legislating its law according to their needs. As such, some local councils, especially in eastern peninsular Malaysia, executed Islamic by-laws in performing their duties and functions at the designated administration area. The focus of the study was to analyse the issue of the ban on unisex salons, enforcement of board guidelines advertisement that compulsory to cover the aurat, and the enforcement of proper clothing covering the aurat among the Muslim community and dressing politely for non-Muslims by the Kelantan local council. The enforcement is due to non-compliance among residents towards the local order. The main purpose of this study is to get viewpoints from residents on the Islamic by-law's enforcement together with the impact. Purposive sampling was utilized by the study and managed to gather 80 respondents through the Google form distributed. The result shows that the residents are aware of the Islamic by-laws authorized by the local council and respond well to the impact in influencing and shaping the resident's attitudes. Kota Bharu Municipal Council of Islamic City (MPKB-BRI) started the first step in applying Islamic by-laws. It became a good example of Islamic value teaching in their daily life operation being emulated by other local councils in Kelantan.

Pediatric Resident and Program Director Views on Climate Change and Health Curricula: A Multi-Institution Study.

The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasized in a 2007 policy statement the importance of educating trainees on the impacts of climate change on children's health, yet few studies have evaluated trainee knowledge and attitudes about climate change-related health effects in children. This multi-institution study assessed pediatric resident and program director (1) knowledge/attitudes on climate change and health, (2) perspectives on the importance of incorporating climate and health content into pediatric graduate medical education, and (3) preferred topics/activities to include in climate and health curricula. This mixed-methods study employed an anonymous cross-sectional survey of pediatric residents and residency program directors from Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) Longitudinal Educational Assessment Research Network (LEARN)-affiliated programs. Multivariable regression models and factor analyses were used to examine associations among resident demographics and resident knowledge, attitudes, and interest in a climate change curriculum. A conventional content analysis was conducted for the open-ended responses. Eighteen programs participated in the study with all program directors (100% response rate) and 663 residents (average response rate per program, 53%; overall response rate, 42%) completing respective surveys. Of the program directors, only 3 (17%) felt very or moderately knowledgeable about the association between climate change and health impacts. The majority of residents (n=423, 64%) agreed/strongly agreed that physicians should discuss global warming/climate change and its health effects with patients/families, while only 138 residents (21%) agreed/strongly agreed that they were comfortable talking with patients and families about these issues. Most residents (n=498, 76%) and program directors (n=15, 83%) agreed/strongly agreed that a climate change curriculum should be incorporated into their pediatrics training program. Pediatric residents and program directors support curricula that prepare future pediatricians to address the impact of climate change on children's health; however, few programs currently offer specific training, despite identified needs.

Sustainable Space Travel: What Can We Do in Education from Economic and Environmental Perspectives?

Space travel began in 2001 and became popular in 2021 because of commercial operations. With the development of space technology and commercialization, like re-launchable rockets used to travel to space in recent years, hawse have gradually entered the space era. However, the space industry causes massive emissions, inducing some opposition to its development. It is essential to investigate the attitude of residents toward space travel and balance the pros and cons of sustainability. A quantitative analysis was adopted to test two models based on duality theory. The data were obtained from 284 samples from various regions of China and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that the two-factor model of economic development conflicted with environmental protection. However, study two indicates that educational interventions can facilitate sustainable space travel because they mediate the relationship between economic and environmental factors.

Resident's Attitudes Toward Tourism Development in Simanindo Subsdistrict Samosir Regency

Tourism development especially in rural areas has changed residents’ economic, sociocultural, and environmental life. It’s important to analyze residents’ attitudes toward tourism development in their area. This study aimed to analyze the attitudes of the Batak Toba Ethnic as residents toward tourism development in Simanindo Subdistrict. This research was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional survey. A survey with 115 residents as representatives of Batak Ethnic was conducted in June 2022. The findings revealed that several challenges of tourism development had been stated by residents including conflict over resources ownership, less involvement of residents, inadequate financial support, insufficient facilities, low quality of service and product, poor marketing, and unskilled human resources. The Batak Toba Ethnic as residents also obtained positive and negative impacts of tourism development in their area. Positive impacts included conserving culture and heritage, preserving nature, supporting trading of local products, upgrading public facilities, encouraging economic growth, increasing employment opportunities, enhancing additional income, improving the quality of life, increasing foreign investors, improving the standard of living and personal benefit for residents. However, negative impacts were inconsiderable. The main suggestions toward tourism development were enhance local people involvement and participation, increase attractions, accessibilities and amenities. The economic benefits has high correlation toward communities involvement and participation in tourism development.&#x0D; Keywords: attitudes, challenges, impacts, participation, tourism development

Localised Perceptions of Large-Scale Active Transport Infrastructure: Resident Attitudes Towards Pedestrian and Cyclist-Only Bridges on the Gold Coast, Australia

ABSTRACT Large-scale active transport infrastructure is essential to connect walking and cycling networks severed by physical impediments (e.g. waterways and motorways). Yet, implementations in car-centric urban areas have experienced localised ‘bikelash’ and Not-in-my-backyard (NIMBY) resistance. Our mixed-method, cross-sectional study from the Gold Coast, Australia, identified positive sentiments towards green bridge implementations within the broader urban area. However, support for future bridge implementations decreased with proximity to respondents’ homes. State and local governments planning new facilities must account for this geographical discounting effect, where residents want to reside near active transport infrastructure to derive benefit from them, but not too close.

Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness of Oman Emergency Physicians and Residents Regarding Radiation Emergencies.

Radiological emergency preparedness and response are increasingly acknowledged as vital components of both emergency readiness and public health. Previous studies have shown that medical providers feel unprepared to respond to radiation incidents. The existing level of knowledge, attitudes, and awareness held by emergency medicine residents and physicians in Oman, remain unexplored. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and awareness level of emergency residents and physicians in Oman regarding the management of radiation emergencies. An electronic survey was distributed to 44 emergency residents and 57 emergency physicians. The response rate was 62.7% (N = 69/110). Notably, 62% reported no prior engagement in radiation emergency training. The majority of participants had neither employed nor received training in operating radiation detection devices. A significant gap in knowledge emerged, with the median self-reported knowledge score of 50/100. The majority of participants (59%) expressed a need for educational programs and materials. Our findings underscore the imperative for enhanced training in radiological incident preparedness for emergency medicine residents and physicians in Oman. The study reveals a clear necessity to bridge the existing gaps in knowledge and attitudes to bolster the readiness of health-care professionals to respond effectively to radiation emergencies.

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Соціальна інтеграція людей зі статусом ВПО у приймаючих громадах: результати опитування

The article presents the results of the survey of people with IDP status in January-February 2024. The survey was conducted online to determine basic needs and difficulties of IDPs, attitudes of local residents towards them and satisfaction with the level of support provided by state institutions and authorities. A total of 36 people with IDP status took part in the survey. The results of the survey show that every second person with IDP status was personally confronted with difficulties in the host communities. More than a third of respondents had not yet resumed employment by the beginning of 2024. The most urgent needs of IDPs were identified in the areas of housing, finances and family. The lack of or inability to resume employment is an obstacle to the social integration of people with IDP status into host communities. The majority of IDPs consider the attitude of local residents towards them to be neutral or friendly and empathetic. Cases of prejudiced attitudes towards IDPs depend on their social environment and occur from time to time or occasionally. Around a third of respondents reported a prevailing feeling of isolation and alienation in the host community. The respondents with IDP status are not willing to integrate into the community because they perceive their residence in the community as temporary, as well as due to personal motives and experiences. The vast majority of IDPs are not satisfied with the support provided by authorities, state institutions and social organisations. At the same time, respondents highly value the role of nongovernmental organisations (NGOs, charities, voluntary movements) in supporting internally displaced people.

Belief, knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 amongst residents of Abuja, Nigeria: implications for pandemic preparedness.

coronavirus disease, (COVID-19), was a pandemic with high global morbidity and mortality, partly due to a lack of preparedness. People´s knowledge, belief, attitude, and perception of disease outbreaks may affect their response, and this may impact their health-related behavior. This study was designed to determine the pattern of belief, knowledge, attitude, and practices (BKAP) of residents of Abuja, Nigeria, towards the COVID-19 pandemic. The outcome of the study may help to make informed decisions on future pandemic preparedness. a cross-sectional study with data collected online about the local perceptions and common concerns, beliefs, misconceptions, attitudes, and conspiracy theories amongst residents of the FCT. A self-reported validated e-questionnaire prepared on Google Forms was used. The obtained data was downloaded on Excel sheet and then exported to SPSS for analysis. there were one thousand eight hundred and seventy-three (1,873) respondents, 1017 (54.3%) females and 856 (45.7%) males. Participants were majorly knowledgeable, the majority (31.2%) were in the 41-50 years age group. Surprisingly, about 17% did not know that wearing a face mask could prevent COVID-19. About 25% still met in crowded places, and slightly more than 33% did not wear outdoor masks. The highest knowledge of COVID-19 was found among people in the age range 41-50 years, females, University graduates, married people, and healthcare personnel, particularly doctors. our study concludes that the overall population of Abuja had good knowledge and, a positive attitude, with pockets of poor attitudes and bad practices born out of misconceptions and infodemics.

Residents’ Attitude Towards Pilgrims: Development And Validation Of Sustainable Religious Tourism Scale

The research aims to develop a sustainable religious tourism (SRT) scale that can assess the attitude of the local residents towards the pilgrims. The development of the scale starts with the literature review wherein the identification of dimensions of sustainable tourism and generation of attributes have been accomplished. This is followed by refinement of the items through the content validation procedure where both domain and industry experts are consulted and made their recommendations. The refinement of items through the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) followed the content validation process with a rotated component matrix yielding 5 factors with a total of 30 items for the SRT scale. The psychometric properties of the SRT scale are then tested with the help of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) which establishes both the reliability and validity of the SRT scale. The SRT scale thus developed by the study consists of a total of 30 items under the 5 different dimensions of SRT.

Exploring Myocardial Infarction Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Among Mogadishu's Somali Residents.

Myocardial infarction and cardiovascular disease are significant global health issues, particularly in Somalia. The Somali population faces challenges due to armed conflict, limited education, and underdeveloped healthcare infrastructure. Cardiovascular risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity are prevalent, and Somali people face increased susceptibility. This study examined Somalia residents' perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors towards myocardial infarction using a cross-sectional paper-based questionnaire. The sample consisted of 313 urban residents in Mogadishu, aged 20 and above. The questionnaire was written in Somali and was designed for the demographic. Knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were categorized into two groups, with associations between knowledge, attitude, and practice with sociodemographic and health characteristics assessed using Logistic Regression. This study analyzed data from A random sample of participants who arrived at the hospital for various reasons regarding their perceptions, attitudes, and responses towards myocardial infarction. The mean age was 42 ±19 years, with 54% being male and 46% female. Hypertension was the most common comorbidity, followed by dyslipidemia and diabetes. Over half of the respondents had no formal education, and only 3.8% had a smoking history. About 5.7% had a previous history of myocardial infarction. The mean knowledge score was 11.07 ± 0.697, with 53.35% of respondents not knowing enough about myocardial infarction. The majority of the patients showed a favorable attitude, but only a slight majority could recognize symptoms of myocardial infarction. The majority of the patients had inadequate practice and behavior, with 53.6% not practicing regularly or engaging in sports. The research highlights gaps in Mogadishu's Somali community's knowledge and practices regarding myocardial infarction. It emphasizes the need for health education, primary care, and community involvement to improve cardiovascular health awareness and reduce MI incidence.