Understanding Cardiovascular Health and Lifestyle Choices Among Healthcare Professionals in Medically Underserved Regions in Illinois.

ABSTRACT: This study assesses the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and stress, as related to healthy lifestyle behaviors among healthcare professionals (HCPs), including medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, and radiologists, in medically underserved regions (MURs). Using a cross-sectional study design, an online survey was administered to HCPs in MURs of West Central Illinois. A total of 316 HCPs completed the survey. The study population was predominantly White, female, and aged 55 or older. The findings of this research imply that HCPs in medically underserved regions (MURs) with high cholesterol generally do not engage in physical activity. The study showed a correlation between HCP age, high blood pressure, Type 2

SUBMITTER: Agah GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11618836 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature