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Rationale, Design, and Initial Findings of Community Trial on Improving the Iranian’S Knowledge and Practice of Dyslipidemia Management, Prevention, and Control Publisher

Summary: Trial in Iran found 8-month education programs boosted dyslipidemia knowledge and self-care in adults, kids, and health workers, aiming to curb heart risks. #HeartHealth #HealthEducation

Mohammadifard N1, 2 ; Maghroun M3 ; Taheri M4 ; Mansourian M5 ; Najafi F6 ; Farshidi H7 ; Kazemi T8 ; Lotfizadeh M9 ; Solati K10 ; Pourmoghaddas A3 ; Alikhasi H2, 11 ; Najafian J11 ; Sadeghi M12 ; Rabiei K13 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Mohammadifard N1, 2
  2. Maghroun M3
  3. Taheri M4
  4. Mansourian M5
  5. Najafi F6
  6. Farshidi H7
  7. Kazemi T8
  8. Lotfizadeh M9
  9. Solati K10
  10. Pourmoghaddas A3
  11. Alikhasi H2, 11
  12. Najafian J11
  13. Sadeghi M12
  14. Rabiei K13
  15. Roohafza H12
  16. Sabri M13
  17. Sarrafzadegan N1, 2

Source: ARYA Atherosclerosis Published:2022


Abstract

BACKGROUND: GTo investigate the effects of comprehensive, integrated interventions on dyslipidemia Knowledge and Practices (LIPOKAP) using population and high-risk approaches. METHODS: The baseline of this national, multicentric community trial was conducted on three groups: the general population (adults over the age of 18 and their children aged 6-18), patients with dyslipidemia and their caregivers, and health professionals (physicians, nurses, health providers, and health workers). The general population was sampled using multi-stage random sampling, while patients and health professionals were recruited using the consecutive sampling method. The research was carried out in five urban and rural Iranian counties. The sampling method and sample size were similar in baseline and postintervention surveys. Approximately 8-month intervention programs were carried out on the target groups, which generally included educational strategies. The intervention activities addressed the management, prevention, and control and were tailored to each target group, focusing on lifestyle and self-care. RESULTS: All questionnaires’ validity ratio, content validity index, and Cronbach’s alpha were over 0.68, 0.83, and 0.73, respectively. We enrolled 2456 adults and 850 of their children, 3331 dyslipidemia patients, 1699 caregivers, and 1957 health professionals. CONCLUSIONS: The validity and reliability of all developed questionnaires that can examine knowledge and practice changes as a result of intervention activities were acceptable. © 2022, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
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