Effectiveness of health literacy intervention on cardiovascular diseases among university students of Pakistan.
Maria NazarShahzad Ali KhanRamesh KumarAssad HafeezPublished in: BMC health services research (2019)
Findings presented here show a fair degree of awareness among university students about study title prior to any educational intervention. However, by attending educational session, a significant increase in the positive lifestyle behavior and knowledge was noticed. We conclude that health promotion activities in educational institutes to sensitize students can bring rational changes in Pakistani society to promote healthy behavior and minimize cardiovascular disease risks.
Keyphrases
- cardiovascular disease
- randomized controlled trial
- health promotion
- tertiary care
- healthcare
- systematic review
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular risk factors
- metabolic syndrome
- cardiovascular events
- physical activity
- high intensity
- human health
- risk assessment
- health information
- transcranial direct current stimulation
- coronary artery disease