Assessing level of awareness of atrial fibrillation among general public: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at increased risk of stroke. Poor knowledge of AF in general population contributes to under-detection and treatment delay. Therefore, this study aimed to assess level of awareness of AF among general public in Dhulikhel municipality, Nepal.

Methods

This was a cross sectional study involving quantitative approach using self-administered questionnaire. Participants of age ≥ 50 years from wards 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Dhulikhel municipality were enrolled. English version of AFKAT (Atrial Fibrillation Knowledge Assessment Tool) was translated and validated which was then used to assess the level of awareness of AF.

Results

In total 355 respondents were recruited. The mean age group was found to be 65.57 ± 9.99 years. Mean pe

SUBMITTER: Joshi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11974035 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature