Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in rural area of Croatia

Scientific paper - Preliminary note / Short communication

• Title (croatian): Rizični čimbenici za nastanak kardiovaskularnih bolesti u ruralnim područjima u Hrvatskoj
• Author: Aleksandar Džakula
• Author: Adis Keranović
• Author: Vanja Crnica
• Author: Marjeta Majer
• Author: Nataša Janev Holcer
• Author: Slavica Sović
• Author: Bojana Bolić
• Author: Nikolina Antonia Domokuš
• Author: Ivanka Dražić
• Author: Marija Vugrinčić
• Author: Davor Zibar
• Author: Nikola Blažević
• Author: Tea Friščić
• Author: Tea Korać
• Author: Ilda Bander
• Author: Silvije Vuletić
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; School of Medicine
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE; Clinical Medical Sciences

Abstract (english)

Rural areas, where 47.6% of the Croatian population lives are not generally the focus of research; yet there are challenges which affect the rural population that often go unreported. These communities often exhibit disadvantages in many areas of health. The aim of this study is to examine the specific health needs and related determinants of rural populations influenced by transition that were affected by the consequences of war. The focus of the research is rural lifestyle, behaviour and cardiovascular risk factors in three villages of Sisacko-moslavacka County. Results show that participants generally understand that their own lifestyles influence their health, but they often neglect to change their behaviour to improve their health. This can be explained through complex socio-economic conditions and traditional values of their heritage. These results suggest a need for further research on health status, attitude, and behaviour of Croatia's rural population. Specific public health intervention and services for rural populations must be promoted.

Abstract (croatian)

Ruralna područja u kojima živi 47,6% hrvatske populacije ostala su izvan istraživačkog fokusa i prepoznavanja promjena
karakterističnih za ruralno stanovništvo. U ruralnim zajednicama utvrđeno je lošije zdravstveno stanje u više
dimenzija. Cilj je ovog istraživanja utvrditi specifične zdravstvene potrebe i pripadajuće čimbenike koji odražavaju utjecaj
rata, posljedica rata i tranzicije na ruralno stanovništvo. Fokus istraživanja usmjeren je na ruralni stil života, pona-
šanje i kardiovaskularne rizične čimbenike u tri sela Sisačko-moslavačke županije. Rezultati pokazuju da ispitanici
razumiju da njihov životni stil utječe na njihovo zdravlje, ali ne prihvaćaju promjenu vlastitog ponašanja, što se može
objasniti složenim socio-ekonomskim okolnostima i tradicijskim vrijednostima vezanim uz njihovo nasljeđe. Rezultati
ukazuju na potrebu da se dalje specifično istražuje zdravstveno stanje, stavovi i ponašanje ruralne populacije u Hrvatskoj.
Potrebno je razviti specifične javnozdravstvene intervencije i skrb za ruralno stanovništvo.

• Keywords (english): Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology; Croatia/epidemiology; Female; Health Services Needs and Demand; Humans; Male; Risk Factors; Rural Population
• Language: english
• Publication type: Scientific paper - Preliminary note / Short communication
• Publication status: Published
• Peer review: Peer review
• Publication version: Published version
• Journal title: Collegium Antropologicum
• Numbering: vol. 36, no. S. 1, pp. 245-249
• p-ISSN: 0350-6134
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:105:147354
• Publication: 2012-01
• Document URL: https://hrcak.srce.hr/75701
• Type of resource: Text
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-03-27 19:22:51