Cardiovascular disease prevention practice among adults in Southwest, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.112.40080
• Publication Date: 2024-12-09T12:25:53Z
• Authors: Aster Fayisa; Million Abera; Abebe Abera; Mamusha Aman; Bontu Mathewos; Warkitu Sileshi
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

recent population-based studies indicated an increasing burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa. However, there is limited evidence regarding prevention practices among the communities. This study aimed to assess and associated adults Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia. a community-based cross-sectional was conducted 634 Town from August 30th September 30th, 2021. A multistage sampling technique employed get participants. Data were entered into Epi-data version 4.6 exported Statistical Package for Social Science 23 analysis. Multivariable logistic regression identify potential predictors practice. overall good practice found be 46.8%. Knowledge (AOR = 2.013; 95% CI (1.4, 2.9); p < 0.001), self-efficacy 1.670; (1.1, 2.4); 0.007), social support 2.063; 001), intermediate 2.035; (1.3, 3.2); 0.003) high 2.101; 3.4); 0. 001) self-perceived estimate risk, working hours 0.445; (0.3, 0.7); 0.001) significantly with diseases practices. suboptimal area. Thus, promoting positive health behaviors community must.