Determining actual and perceived risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes in the older adults population: A descriptive analytical study

DEMİR AVCI Y., ILGAZ A., Akgöz A. D., ŞIKLAROĞLU M., Asi E., GÖZÜM S.

Geriatric Nursing, cilt.69, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 69
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.103813
  • Dergi Adı: Geriatric Nursing
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, AgeLine, CINAHL, MEDLINE
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Actual risk, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes mellitus, Older adults, Perceived risk
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective To determine the cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) risk levels and compared actual versus perceived risks among 248 older adults population. Methods HEARTSCORE measured actual CVD risk, while perceived risk was evaluated using the Cardiovascular Disease Risk Awareness Assessment Questionnaire. Actual DM risk was based on fasting and postprandial glucose levels, and perceived DM risk was assessed through a single question. Results Perception of CVD risk was higher participants aged 70 and over, men, and those with "good" incomes had significantly higher perceived CVD risk scores (p<.05). Perception of DM risk was higher among those with chronic diseases, those taking regular medication or hypertension medication, those with a history of high or pre-diabetic blood glucose blood sugar in the past, and those with a family history of DM (p<.05). Conclusions Health professionals should plan interventions to enhance knowledge and awareness of CVD and DM risks.