• vigneshwari G

BACKGROUND: Myocardial Infarction is one of the life threating coronary events of coronary artery disease. Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart disease. This usually results from an imbalance in oxygen supply and attack is the irreversible necrosis of the Heart muscle secondary to prolonged Ischemia demand of the myocardium. Myocardial infarction is a serious result of coronary artery diseases. Globally, Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death and taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. This study aimed to assess knowledge towards Myocardial Infarction among People residing in Koodapakkam. Methodology: In this study, a Quantitative approach and Pre experimental, one group pretest-post-test research design was used.30 samples were selected by using Convenience sampling technique who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and data were collected using Self Structured Knowledge Questionnaires. Results: The Study revealed that the overall score was 65% of residing people in Koodapakkam. They had 4 (7.02%) below average knowledge, 32 (56.14%) had Average Knowledge, 17 (29.82) Good Knowledge, 4 (7.02%) had Excellent Knowledge. *p<0.05 significant, ** p<0.01 & ***p<0.001 Highly significant. Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of the peoples had adequate knowledge regarding Myocardial Infarction and innovative measures to create awareness will further improve the knowledge of the people.

Cardiovascular diseases, Myocardial Infarction, Heart, Knowledge.

"A Study to assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding prevention of Myocardial Infarction among people residing in selected area, Puducherry.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.g725-g736, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412680.pdf

"A Study to assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding prevention of Myocardial Infarction among people residing in selected area, Puducherry.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppg725-g736, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412680.pdf