Why the study?
What is the prevalence of hypertension risk factors and awareness of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
Population
634 university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, predominantly females, aged 20–22, and Saudi nationals.
Design
Cross-sectional
Key result
Being a medical student was associated with significantly higher awareness regarding hypertension (OR 3.744, p=0.002) and CVD risk factors (OR 4.594, p<0.001).
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High awareness supports targeted education for non-medical students; leaves open effects on actual CVD outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=634)
What is the prevalence of hypertension risk factors and awareness of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
Odds Ratio: 3.744
p-value: p=0.002
University students in Riyadh demonstrate high overall awareness of hypertension and CVD risk factors, though targeted educational initiatives are still needed for non-medical students.
Alfadeel et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases (n=634). Medical academic major vs. Non-medical academic major was evaluated on Higher awareness regarding hypertension (OR 3.744, p=0.002). Being a medical student was associated with significantly higher awareness regarding hypertension (OR 3.744, p=0.002) and CVD risk factors (OR 4.594, p<0.001).