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Awareness Related to Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southern Vietnam

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  • Chau Minh Nguyen

    (Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary)

  • Cornelia Melinda Adi Santoso

    (Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary)

  • Duyen Thi Huong Vu

    (Training and Direction of Healthcare Activities Center, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City 72713, Vietnam)

  • Gergő Szőllősi

    (Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary)

  • Róbert Bata

    (Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary)

  • Judit Zsuga

    (Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary)

  • Attila Csaba Nagy

    (Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary)

Abstract

Background: the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs), such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension, is increasing rapidly in developing countries. This study aims to assess the awareness of CMD among a selected population in Vietnam. Method: a cross-sectional random sample of 402 Vietnamese citizens in two districts (Thu Duc and 12th district) in Ho Chi Minh City were interviewed. Data on knowledge, attitude, and preventive behavior (KAB) of the two conditions were collected through an interview-based questionnaire. Results: the mean (± SD) age was 47.75 (± 15.61) years, and around 60.2% were female. Multiple logistic regression was performed to explore the association of sociodemographic factors, disease status, and awareness of the CMD. Females showed better awareness than males (OR = 3.89 (1.28–11.78)), and those with T2DM and hypertension had a significantly better awareness (OR = 8.33 (2.44–28.37)) than those without CMD. Conclusion: the awareness of CMD in our sample was poor. An extensive effort to increase awareness of CMD prevention is needed. Future studies and interventions can be developed more efficiently by targeting the right population.

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  • Chau Minh Nguyen & Cornelia Melinda Adi Santoso & Duyen Thi Huong Vu & Gergő Szőllősi & Róbert Bata & Judit Zsuga & Attila Csaba Nagy, 2021. "Awareness Related to Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southern Vietnam," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-8, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:19:p:10209-:d:645246
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