Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effect of Planned Teaching Programme on the Knowledge Regarding Modifiable Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease among Adolescents in Selected Junior Colleges

Abstract

Stress and anxiety have adverse effects on the body system. One of which is on circulatory system, that is, the blood vessels and the blood but the individual continues to remain asymptomatic due to the gradual onset and progressive damage occurring to the blood vessels, coronary artery disease (CAD) (arthrosclerosis). According to the WHO, in 2013 CAD was most common cause of death globally, resulting in 8.14 million deaths (16.8%) up from 5.74 million deaths (12%) in 1990. In the United States in 2010 about 20% of those over 65 had CAD, while it was present in 7% of those 45–64, and 13% of those 18–45. Rates are higher among women then male of given age. This study shows that cardiovascular risk factor is highly prevalent among school children, importantly; school children lack adequate knowledge regarding cardiovascular risk factors. School based intervention is required for cardiovascular risk reduction in childhood.