Table 4 Comparison of overall correct responses in practice regarding FH between male and female Saudi medical interns. (5 questions, total score 8)
No | Areas of KAP regarding FH being tested | Total (n = 170) | Male (n = 83) | Female (n = 87) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Practice items | |||||
10 | Screened premature CAD patients for FH including screening the family | ||||
Look for arcus cornealis | 25 (14.70%) | 16 (19.30%) | 9 (10.30%) | 0.076 | |
Look for tendon xanthomata | 42 (24.70% | 25 (30.10%) | 17 (19.50%) | 0.078 | |
Take a detailed family history of coronary heart disease | 45 (26.50%) | 25 (30.10%) | 20 (23.00%) | 0.190 | |
Screen close relatives for hypercholesterolaemia | 35 (20.60%) | 20 (24.10%) | 15 (17.20%) | 0.180 | |
12 | Routinely screened family in FH patient | 107 (62.90%) | 40 (48.20%) | 67 (77.00%) | 0.0001 |
14 | Selected age 13–18 years to test young individuals for hypercholesterolaemia if they have family history of premature CAD | 26 (15.30%) | 18 (21.70%) | 8 (9.20%) | 0.020 |
17 | Selected statin to treat hypercholesterolaemia | 141 (82.90%) | 62 (74.70%) | 79 (90.80%) | 0.005 |
18 | Selected combination of statin and ezetimibe for treatment of severe hypercholesterolaemia | 66 (38.80%) | 31 (37.30%) | 35 (40.20%) | 0.410 |
Overall practices of FH (Total Score 8) | 2.86 ± 1.71 (0.00–8.00) | 2.86 ± 1.85 (0.00–8.00) | 2.87 ± 1.85 (0.00–8.00) | 0.846 | |
Acceptable practice (≥ 4.5) | 25 (14.70%) | 13 (15.70%) | 12 (13.80%) | 0.841 | |
Poor practice (< 4.5) | 145 (85.30%) | 70 (84.30%) | 85 (86.20%) | 0.678 | |