Lifestyle change predictors in the general population. (30th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stirparo, G; Bini, M; Odone, A; Signorelli, C
• Is Part Of: European journal of public health. Volume 30(2020)Supplement 5
• Publication Date: 2020-09-30
• Subjects: Epidemiology -- Europe -- Periodicals; Public health -- Europe -- Periodicals; 362.109405
• DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.245
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1101-1262

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Even thought lifestyle changes have a main role in cardiovascular disease prevention, people show a weak adherence to medical advices. Aim of our study was to identify anamnestic predictors of poor compliance for lifestyle changes in a general population. Methods: We submitted a 26 questions questionnaire to 301 general population subjects, investigating multiple anamnestic characteristics. Afterwards, we proceeded to explain people the main line of the European society of Cardiology guidelines on Cardiovascular prevention. Finally, we asked the subjects if this prevention campaign was able to modify their lifestyle. Results: Sixty-four percent of interviewed were prone to change their lifestyle. Females answered positively more than males (73% vs 59%, p = 0.011). In terms of cardiovascular risk factors only the presence of dyslipidemia was significantly associated with a will of change (84% vs 58%, p = 0.000). Age (49 (18) vs 46 (20) ), familiar history of cardiovascular disease (69% vs 63%, p=0.320) and the presence of a previous cardiovascular event (68% vs 66%, p=0.841), do not predict the adherence to lifestyle change. Key messages: Cardiovascular disease dose not influence people's decision in life style change. Male gender represents an anamnestic characteristics that predict a poor adherence to lifestyle changes while people affected by dyslipidemia more frequently are prone to modify their routine.