A study to assess the knowledge on clinical features and complications of coronary artery disease (CAD) among adults in Dakkilivaripalem, Nellore, A.P

Abstract

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death and primary cause of attacks and strokes. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge on clinical features and complications of cad among adults in Dakkilivaripalem, Nellore, A.P. Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge on clinical features and complications of CAD among adults. 2. To find the association between the knowledge on clinical features and complications of CAD among adults with selected socio demographic variables. Methodology: 50 adults from Dakkilivaripalem, Village, Nellore were selected by using Non probability convenience sampling technique. Results: Regard to level of knowledge among adults, 4(8%) had B grade, 11(22%) had C grade and 35 (70%) had D grade knowledge.