Public Awareness of Dyslipidemia Among the Korean Population: A Survey Study

Jae Hyun Bae; Eun-Sun Jin; Sung Eun Kim; Shinae Kang; Jong-Young Lee; Minsu Kim; Heung Yong Jin; Min-Jeong Shin; In-Kyung Jeong

doi:10.12997/jla.2023.12.3.307

Public Awareness of Dyslipidemia Among the Korean Population: A Survey Study

J Lipid Atheroscler. 2023 Sep;12(3):307-314. doi: 10.12997/jla.2023.12.3.307. Epub 2023 Aug 25.

Authors

Jae Hyun Bae¹, Eun-Sun Jin², Sung Eun Kim³, Shinae Kang⁴, Jong-Young Lee⁵, Minsu Kim⁶, Heung Yong Jin⁷, Min-Jeong Shin⁸, In-Kyung Jeong⁹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
² Department of Cardiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
³ Department of Internal Medicine, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
⁴ Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
⁵ Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
⁶ Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Sejong, Korea.
⁷ Department of Internal Medicine, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
⁸ School of Biosystem and Biomedical Science, Korea University College of Health Science, Seoul, Korea.
⁹ Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Objective: We aimed to assess the level of public awareness regarding dyslipidemia and its management among the Korean population.

Methods: We conducted a web- or mobile-based survey study targeting the general population, using various recruitment methods, between July 25, 2022 and August 26, 2022. The questionnaire consisted of 12 questions designed to collect demographic information and evaluate participants' awareness and knowledge about dyslipidemia.

Results: In total, 2,882 participants who completed the survey were included in the analysis. Among the participants, a substantial majority (89.1%) were familiar with the concepts of "good cholesterol" and "bad cholesterol," while a comparatively lower percentage (just 46.7%) were acquainted with the term "dyslipidemia." Noticeable variations in understanding were observed when examining specific aspects of dyslipidemia management, including diet, exercise, and pharmacotherapy.

Conclusion: The results of this survey underscore the significance of enhancing public awareness about dyslipidemia within the context of health literacy, demonstrating the necessity for a more comprehensive approach that includes education and policymaking to effectively manage dyslipidemia.

Keywords: Awareness; Disease management; Dyslipidemias; Health literacy; Population surveillance.