Keywords: cardiometabolic risk factors, family health, healthy lifestyle

Aim:

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases, investigate healthy lifestyle behaviors, and establish the relationship between cardiometabolic diseases and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Method:

This research is cross-sectional descriptive. The study involved 369 voluntary individuals at two Education Family Health Centers affiliated with Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital Family Medicine Clinic between January, 1, 2023 and March, 31, 2023. Participants completed a face-to-face survey based on literature-reviewed scientific research and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0, with significance set at p<0.05.

Results:

61.2% of the participants were female, with an average age of 44.7. The majority of the participants were married (76.4%) and had children (77.5%), 36.4% were of normal weight, while 36.7% were overweight. Smoking and alcohol rates were 26,1% and 24,2%. Common chronic diseases included metabolic disease (52,4%), heart disease (13,6%), and diabetes (16%). Cardiometabolic diseases prevalence was 55,5%. Significant associations existed between cardiometabolic diseases and age >45 (p<0,001), marital status (p=0,003), having children (p<0,001), lower education (p=0,006), family history of metabolic disease (p=0,004) and mobile app use (p<0,001). Age (p=0,041), education (p=0,006), household size (p=0,046) correlated with Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale score. Cardiometabolic diseases showed no significant correlation with Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale scores. Individuals with cardiometabolic diseases had a significantly higher health responsibility score (p=0,006). There is no significant relationship between the presence of cardiometabolic diseases and the total Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale scores in individuals with a family history.

Conclusions:

This study highlights significant effects of socio-demographic factors and health habits on cardiometabolic health. Findings offer crucial insights for shaping health policies and clinical practices, underscoring the pivotal role of promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors in preventing and managing cardiometabolic diseases. The study lays the groundwork for future research, contributing to healthcare knowledge within the Turkish system and globally.