A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ON PREVENTION OF RISK FACTORS OFCARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AMONG AUTO RICKSHAW DRIVERS RESIDING INTHIRUVALLA MUNICIPALITY

Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, accounting for approximately 32% of death in 2019. An Inverse association between muscle strength, chronic disease, all causes mortality and cardiovascular related death has been reported. The Objectives objectives were to assess the level of knowledge regarding the prevention of risk factors of cardiovascular disease among auto rickshaw drivers,to nd out the association between level of knowledge regarding the prevention of risk factors of cardiovascular disease and selected sociodemographic variables among auto rickshaw drivers, to develop information booklet on prevention of risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among auto rickshaw drivers. Descriptive research design with quantitative approach and convenient Methods sampling was used to accomplish the objectives. The researcher used Structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the knowledge on prevention of risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among auto rickshaw drivers. Data analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result Showed Knowledge assessment reveals varying levels, with 81.6% demonstrating moderate knowledge about cardiovascular diseases. Conclusion The ndings revealed that the majority of subjects, constituting 81.6%, possessed a moderate level of knowledge, while 11.6% demonstrated an excellent understanding of the prevention of risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases.