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Heart failure awareness in the Korean general population: Results from the nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:For a better heart failure outcome, it is fundamental to improve the awareness of heart failure at the general population level. We conducted this study to identify the current status of awareness of heart failure in the Korean general population. METHODS:This cross-sectional nationwide survey recruited a total of 1,032 participants aged 30 years or older, based on a stratification systematic sampling method. A 23-item questionnaire was surveyed through telephone interviews. RESULTS:Although 80% of the participants had heard of heart failure, 47% exactly defined what heart failure is. A minority of participants correctly recognized the lifetime risk of developing heart failure (21%) as well as the mortality (16%) and readmission risk (18%) of heart failure and the cost burden of heart failure admission (28%). Regarding preferred treatment options, 71% of the participants chose a treatment option that could improve the quality of life. Approximately two-thirds of the participants agreed that current medical treatment could reduce mortality and improve the quality of life. More than half of the participants (59%) thought that heart failure patients should live quietly and reduce all physical activities. Across survey items, we found a lower awareness state in the elderly groups and people at lower income and educational levels. CONCLUSIONS:The current awareness status of heart failure in the Korean general population is still low. Proactive educational efforts should be made to improve public awareness with special attention to individuals with lower disease awareness.

SUBMITTER: Jung MH

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6731018 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Heart failure awareness in the Korean general population: Results from the nationwide survey.

Jung Mi-Hyang MH Kim Hack-Lyoung HL Choi Jae Hyuk JH Lee Sunki S Kong Min Gyu MG Na Jin Oh JO Cho Yang Hyun YH Cho Kyoung-Im KI Choi Dong-Ju DJ Kim Eung Ju EJ

PloS one 20190906 9

<h4>Background</h4>For a better heart failure outcome, it is fundamental to improve the awareness of heart failure at the general population level. We conducted this study to identify the current status of awareness of heart failure in the Korean general population.<h4>Methods</h4>This cross-sectional nationwide survey recruited a total of 1,032 participants aged 30 years or older, based on a stratification systematic sampling method. A 23-item questionnaire was surveyed through telephone interv ...[more]

PMID: 31491021

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Heart failure awareness in the Korean general population: Results from the nationwide survey.

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Heart failure awareness in the Korean general population: Results from the nationwide survey.

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