이영훈1,2, 노세응2,3

1원광대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 및 원광의과학연구소, 2원광대학교병원 전북권역심뇌혈관질환센터, 3원광대학교 의과대학 및 원광대학교병원 재활의학과

Background: This study investigated factors related to
awareness of cardio-cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) in
a large Korean general population.
Methods: Data for 228,781 subjects older than 19 years in
253 cities, counties, and districts were collected from
the 2013 Community Health Survey in Korea. Associations
between socio-demographics, health behaviors,
comorbidities, and awareness of CCVD were examined using
the chi-squared test and multiple logistic regression
analysis. A total of 219,461 subjects were included in the
final analysis after excluding subjects with
null responses to any questions.
Results: The awareness of CCVD was 26.7% in the total
population (27.8% in males, 25.8% in females). Of the
significant associating factors, the odds ratios for awareness
of CCVD were two-fold higher in people aged
40-49 years , 50-59 years, and 60-69 years (ref. 19-29
years), living in Chungbuk provinces (ref. Seoul), higher
education (ref. non-formal education), and diagnosed with
angina pectoris (ref. non-diagnosed), as compared
to their individual reference groups.
Conclusions: Socio-demographics, health behaviors, and
comorbidities have significant impact on awareness
of CCVD. To improve the public’s awareness of CCVD and
to reduce health inequalities, effective and specialized
interventions should be developed that take these factors
into account.
Korean J Health Promot 2017;17(2):99-108
Keywords: Cardiovascular disease, Cerebrovascular
disorders, Awareness, Community Health Survey