Abstract
Background. The study uses targeted educational work to modify risk factors for heart disease, including the use of remote communication technologies such as mobile phones, social networks and specially organised online lectures, and aims to motivate participation in an individual prevention programme.
Aim: to increase the commitment to cardiovascular disease prevention among participants of the project "Improving the life situation of victims of national socialism by activating their social contacts and promoting physical health".
Materials and methods. The respondents' awareness of risk factors, use of preventive measures, and compliance with treatment were assessed using a questionnaire developed by us. The structure and content of the questions were designed so that the answers reflected the respondents' behaviour in terms of medication, awareness, lifestyle modification, self-control, and motivation to interact [1]. Statistical processing of the data was performed using the statistical software STATISTICA 12.5 (StatSoft.Inc).
Results. After completing the educational and motivational programme, the number of individuals who were aware of and committed to modifying their risk factors for heart disease increased.
Conclusion. Research has shown that individuals who are highly aware of the potential to modify risk factors for heart disease are more likely to comply with measures for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. These measures include reducing fat intake, regularly consuming vegetables and fruit, being aware of the harmful effects of smoking and alcohol consumption, increasing physical activity, attempting to reduce excess weight, and managing stress.
Publisher
Bogomolets National Medical University