Awareness of heart disease among female college students.
Awareness of heart disease among female college students.
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女大学生心脏病知晓率调查.
DOI：
10.1089/jwh.2009.1635
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发表时间：
2010
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影响因子：
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通讯作者：
Mary Elaine Jones
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文献类型：
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作者：
L. Muñoz;A. Etnyre;Melinda G. Adams;Sharon Herbers;Amy P. Witte;C. Horlen;Sally M. Baynton;Rosanna Estrada;Mary Elaine Jones
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OBJECTIVE
Awareness of heart disease as the leading cause of death in women has increased over the past 10 years, but little is known about the awareness level of college students. This study evaluated the level of awareness and knowledge of heart disease in women among college students.
METHODS AND RESULTS
Using a cross-sectional design, a sample of 320 women from a private university was queried. A 13-item survey assessed demographic information and awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The mean age was 23 years; the majority were single and of Hispanic ethnicity. Almost one third believed breast cancer was the greatest problem facing women. One half recognized CVD as the leading cause of death among women. Students aged 18-24 years were significantly less likely to identify heart disease/heart attack as the leading cause of death in women compared with students aged 25-34 years. Significant ethnic differences in perceptions of risk were found. Family history and obesity were seen as major contributors to CVD; less than a fourth ever discussed CVD with their healthcare provider. Information was gained primarily from television, magazines, and the Internet. Exercise and maintenance of healthy blood pressure were viewed as priorities in prevention of CVD.
CONCLUSIONS
Results add to the body of research on CVD risk and the need for intervention to increase awareness and knowledge of heart disease risk among younger and ethnically diverse young women and raises questions about the role of colleges and universities in promotion of student health. Colleges and universities may provide the last opportunity to reach youth as a group to affect lifestyle changes.
影响因子：
7.7
作者：
Chen, W;Bao, WH;Berenson, GS
通讯作者：
Berenson, GS
年轻非洲裔美国人的葡萄糖耐量和心血管风险。
DOI：
10.1097/00000441-200205000-00001
发表时间：
2002
期刊：
The American journal of the medical sciences
影响因子：
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作者：
Campbell,KimberlyL;Borde-Perry,WilliamC;Murtaugh,KevinH;Gidding,SamuelS;Falkner,Bonita
通讯作者：
Falkner,Bonita