ArticlePreventive medicine reports2025
Cardiovascular diseases health literacy among Italian navy personnel: A cross-sectional survey.
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Objectives: This study assesses cardiovascular disease (CVD) awareness among Italian Navy personnel, emphasizing the understanding of risk factors. It aims to provide insights that could enhance health education initiatives tailored to military settings. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Methods: From February 2021 to March 2022, participants were enrolled through opportunistic sampling among Italian Navy personnel. They were surveyed using a structured questionnaire divided into two parts. It was designed to elicit open-ended and closed-ended responses on their knowledge of CVD, its risk factors, and associated diagnostic thresholds. Statistical analyses included logistic regression conducted with R software. Results: A total of 785 participants were enrolled. The findings indicate a higher recognition of acute myocardial infarction and hypertension compared to other diseases like atherosclerosis and cardiomyopathy. For risk factors, smoking was recognized by 57 % of respondents, while only 60 % correctly identified the diagnostic threshold for total cholesterol. Logistic regression analysis showed significant differences in awareness levels based on sex and rank ( Conclusions: The results demonstrate significant disparities in CVD risk awareness among different ranks and sexes within the Italian Navy, highlighting the need for tailored educational programs. Through specific interventions, Addressing these knowledge gaps could enhance the health outcomes of military personnel and the overall efficacy of Navy health strategies. Furthermore, the work and life environment of the Navy could allow for more in-depth health education initiatives, leading to the adoption of healthier lifestyles by the personnel.
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