Public Awareness of Dyslipidemia Among the Korean Population: A Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We aimed to assess the level of public awareness regarding dyslipidemia and its management among the Korean population.

Methods

We conducted a web- or mobile-based survey study targeting the general population, using various recruitment methods, between July 25, 2022 and August 26, 2022. The questionnaire consisted of 12 questions designed to collect demographic information and evaluate participants' awareness and knowledge about dyslipidemia.

Results

In total, 2,882 participants who completed the survey were included in the analysis. Among the participants, a substantial majority (89.1%) were familiar with the concepts of "good cholesterol" and "bad cholesterol," while a comparatively lower percentage (just 46.7%) were acquainted with the term "dyslipidemia

SUBMITTER: Bae JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10548193 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature