Effective Programs In A Middle Eastern Country – Egypt

M. Mohsen Ibarhim, MD

Prof. of Cardiology- Cairo University

President of the Egyptian Hypertension Society

A multicomponent cardiovascular prevention program (Delta-C Project) is needed in order to halt the epidemic of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Egypt.

The Delta-C project has the following objectives:

  • Developing a document outlining the guidelines for prevention of ASO cardiovascular disease in Egypt and developing countries.
  • Identify Egyptian physician knowledge and attitudes regarding assessment of cardiovascular risk and approaches to prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
  • Design and implement a national education program for prevention of ASO cardiovascular disease based upon Egyptian guidelines.
  • Examine the efficacy of the education program in modifying cardiovascular disease risk profile among a selected group of patients in a longitudinal study.

Progress in Delta-C Activities

Activity

Status

1. Guidelines

  
  • Manuscripts Preparation

Completed
  • Manuscripts Revision

Completed
  • Manuscripts Editing

In progress
  • Executive Summary

Completed
  • Final Monograph

In preparation

2. Physician Survey

  
  • Questionnaire Preparation

Completed
  • Sample Design

Completed
  • Field Operation

In preparation
  • Data Collection and Statistics

In preparation

3. Physician Education Program

  
  • Education Program Outline

Completed
  • Program Curriculum

In preparation
  • Education Course

In preparation

4. Public Awareness Program

  
  • School Programs
  

§         Children and Adolescents survey

Completed

§         Awareness Campaign

In preparation
  • Other programs

In preparation

5. Patient Intervention Study

  
  • Design

In preparation
  • Field Operation

Not started