Knowledge on Risk Factors for Heart Attack Among Adults Attending Gym

Background: Heart attack is one of the most common cardiovascular emergencies and a major global health concern. Many of its risk factors—such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, poor dietary habits, stress, smoking, and hypertension—are preventable through lifestyle modifications. The adults attending gyms are generally health-oriented, their level of knowledge regarding specific risk factors for heart attack may is essential to ensure effective prevention.

Objective: To assess the knowledge regarding risk factors for heart attack among adults attending a gym, with the aim of developing an information pamphlet to enhance awareness and promote preventive health practices.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Adults aged 18 years and above attending a selected gym was included. Structured questionnaire was used to assess the demographic variables and knowledge related to heart attack risk factors.

Results: Result of this study showed that 40% of adult had moderate knowledge regarding risk factors of heart attack; 30% had adequate knowledge and 30% had mild knowledge regarding heart attack. The mean score of knowledge regarding heart attack among adults is 13.05 with the standard deviation of 3.76.

Conclusion: Insufficient knowledge regarding heart attack among adults highlights the need for implementing structured educational and awareness programs within gym settings. These programs should emphasize lifestyle-based preventive behaviours as well as the recognition of warning signs and the importance of prompt and appropriate responses to potential cardiac events.