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Awareness of Risk Factors and Perception of Cardiovascular Risk in Secondary Prevention: A Comparison Between Women and Men
Led by Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA · Updated on 2026-04-29
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are examining how well people with cardiovascular disease understand their risk factors and perceive their chances of having more heart-related problems. This study focuses on individuals who have already experienced cardiovascular events, comparing awareness and risk perception between women and men in secondary prevention. It highlights that women may have less knowledge and lower perception of their risks, which might affect their treatment adherence and follow-up participation. This observational study does not involve any treatment or intervention. Instead, participants complete surveys that assess their awareness of general and sex-specific cardiovascular risk factors, such as early menopause and autoimmune disorders. The study compares responses from men and women to understand differences in knowledge and risk perception after a cardiovascular event. Participants will complete questionnaires at enrollment to report their understanding of cardiovascular risk factors and their personal risk perceptions. Researchers will analyze the differences between sexes and between primary and secondary prevention groups. The study monitors self-reported data without any treatment, focusing on cognitive and emotional responses related to cardiovascular risk over the study period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Awareness of Risk Factors and Perception of Cardiovascular Risk in Secondary Prevention Among Women and Men
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female participants aged 18 years at the time of signing informed consent
- Individuals with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), including ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease (excluding transient ischemic attack and hemorrhages), peripheral arterial disease, or atherosclerotic aortic disease
- Signed informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Inability or difficulty in completing the questionnaires in Italian or functional illiteracy
- History of or current severe psychiatric disorder that could compromise questionnaire reliability
- Refusal or withdrawal of informed consent
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - At enrollment
Participants who have a history of cardiovascular disease are observed to assess their awareness and perception of cardiovascular risk factors.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Istituti Clinici Scientifici IRCCS Maugeri
Milan, Italy
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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