Nursing Program Students' Knowledge about the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program in Lithuania
Abstract
Martyna Balciunaite and Lecturer Lina Baranauskiene
The study examines the knowledge of nursing program students in Lithuania about the cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention program. It highlights the crucial role nurses play in reducing CVDs and the gaps in knowledge nursing students have regarding cardiovascular risk factors and prevention strategies. The survey, conducted with 191 nursing undergraduates, reveals that third- and fourth-year students are more knowledgeable than first- and second-year students about CVDs and prevention programs. However, overall knowledge, particularly about CVD complications and prevention strategies, is still insufficient. The study calls for better education and training to ensure future nurses can effectively contribute to CVD prevention and risk reduction.