Knowledge and perception of cardiovascular disease risk in women of reproductive age.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Women who experience adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO) are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, their knowledge of CVD risk is not well characterized. We aimed to evaluate knowledge and perception of CVD risk in young women and to determine whether these factors differ based on experience of an APO.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among women with a recent live birth at an urban medical center. Knowledge and perception of CVD risk were assessed through a self-administered online survey adapted from the American Heart Association Survey of Women's CVD Awareness.

Results

Of 5612 individuals contacted between 3/1/21 and 4/18/21, 714 completed the survey; the mean (SD) age was 34 (4) years and 25% reported an APO. While 62% of

SUBMITTER: Beussink-Nelson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9294042 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature