Knowledge of XXXX risk factors among workers in a Nigerian University: A call for concern.

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INTRODUCTION: @entity65 is the commonest cause of mortality worldwide. Many risk factors predate the development of @entity65 . Adequate knowledge of risk factors for @entity65 is the first step towards effective preventive strategies to combat the @entity65 burden in any population. This study aims to determine the knowledge of workers in a Nigerian University on risk factors for @entity65 . MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 206 academic and non-academic staff of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria using the Heart Disease Fact Questionnaire (HDFQ). Demographic data were taken. The lipid profile and random blood sugar were taken. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 17.0. RESULTS: The mean age of the study @entity1 was 45.3    7.9 years. There were 96 males (46.6%). The mean HDFQ score was 48.6%. Only 41 (19.9%) of @entity1 were assessed to have good knowledge of @entity299 risk factors. Majority, 101 (49.0%) had poor knowledge while 64 (31.2%) had fair knowledge of @entity299 risk factors. There was no significant difference between prevalence of CV risk factors between those with good or fair or low level of knowledge. Most @entity1 did not have a good level of knowledge about risk factors, prevention, treatment and association with @entity6 as it relates to @entity299 . CONCLUSION: Knowledge of @entity299 risk factors is low among University workers in Nigeria. Effective education on @entity299 risk factors and appropriate preventive strategies are indeed important to reduce @entity65 burden in Nigerian University communities.
