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Research Paper | Nursing | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 168 - 171 | India
A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding the Risk Factors and Prevention of Myocardial Infarction Among Adults in Selected Rural Area at Rajapalayam, Virudhanagar, Tamilnadu
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Myocardial Infarction is one of the important leading heart disease. Understanding the risk factors of it may prevent the heart diseases among community. The researcher aims to assess the knowledge regarding the risks factors and prevention of Myocardial infarction. Objectives: The objectives are as follows, 1) To assess the level of Knowledge regarding Myocardial Infarction among the adults. 2) To find association between level of knowledge with their selected socio demographic variables. Methods: In this study the Quantitative approach was used, the descriptive design was used, the study will be conducted in Selected rural areas of Rajapalayam, the selected sample was Adults (21-60 yrs) residing in Rajapalayam, Virudhanagar. Sample consists of 100 Adults. Result: In this study the the maximum number of adults 82 had average knowledge (82%), while adults 3 had poor knowledge. Conclusion: In present study; the out of 100 samples have knowledge about Myocardial Infraction among adults, 82 subjects had average knowledge, 15 subjects had good knowledge and 3 subjects had poor knowledge. The study focuses on need to create awareness regarding cardiovascular diseases and its prevention.
Keywords: Myocardial Infarction, Heart Disease Prevention, Knowledge Assessment, Cardiovascular Awareness, Risk Factors of Heart Disease
How to Cite?: Parasuraman, "A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding the Risk Factors and Prevention of Myocardial Infarction Among Adults in Selected Rural Area at Rajapalayam, Virudhanagar, Tamilnadu", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 168-171, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26603095927, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26603095927
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