Effectiveness of “Sukhi Hrudaya – heart health guide for women” on heart health awareness in a tertiary care setting of Manipal

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major global burden, particularly in low‑ and middle‑income countries, leading to higher rates of chronic CVDs and increased risks of morbidity and mortality. Offering women a comprehensive Information, Education, and Communication health guide can significantly help combat CVDs by enhancing their awareness regarding heart health. Our aim was to determine the effectiveness of “Sukhi Hrudaya – heart health guide for women” on awareness regarding heart health. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quasi‑experimental study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a “Sukhi Hrudaya – heart health guide for women” on awareness by using a nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Data were collected from 70 women (>18 years) who visited the cardiology outpatient department of a tertiary care setting in Manipal. Women in the experimental arm received a “Sukhi Hrudaya – heart health guide for women”. Post‑test was performed after a week. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences software version 25.0, employing both descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: The effectiveness was assessed 7 days post‑test with an independent samples t‑test, which revealed that there were significant differences in the awareness regarding heart health (t₍₆₈₎ = 4.572, P < 0.01) between the experimental and control arms. The mean awareness regarding heart health of the experimental arm (M = 17.29, standard deviation [SD] =3.923) was higher than in the control arm (M = 13.11, SD = 3.708). After assuming equal variances, the mean difference was 4.171 (confidence interval: 5.992–2.351) at 0.05 level of significance. CONCLUSION: The positive outcomes suggest the potential integration of such interventions into broader health policies, emphasizing the need for gender‑specific strategies to enhance cardiovascular health among women.