Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Treatment of Dyslipidemia, Along with Physical Activities, Among North India Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background Dyslipidemia is a modifiable metabolic disorder and a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Despite its importance, knowledge, awareness, practices, and control of dyslipidemia remain low with few studies examining these factors. The primary aim of this study is to collect current data on knowledge about the treatment, awareness, and practices for managing dyslipidemia while the secondary aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of lipid-lowering medication alone or combined with physical activity in managing lipid levels. Methods The study enrolled 168 participants aged 20–80 years, both male and female, who completed a questionnaire on their knowledge, awareness, and practices regarding dyslipidemia treatment and control; as well as comparing physically active and inactive individuals. Continuous variables were analyzed using means and standard deviations, whereas a Chi-square test assessed differences in knowledge, awareness, and practices across participant characteristics. Multivariate binary logistic regression was used to evaluate the relationship between participant characteristics and their knowledge, awareness, practices, and control of dyslipidemia. Results Dyslipidemia was highly prevalent, with 67.8% of participants showing elevated low-density lipoprotein levels. Among dyslipidemia participants, 93.5% had knowledge about its treatment, 72.2% were aware of dyslipidemia, and 61.9% engaged in its good management practices. Urban residents were more aware (OR = 1.853; 95% CI: 1.088–4.820) and followed better management practices (OR = 3.526; 95% CI: 1.696–7.331) than rural residents. Participants with a university education were more aware (OR = 0.188; 95% CI: 0.032–1.105). Physically inactive participants were less likely to be aware of their condition (OR = 0.359; 95% CI: 0.179–0.722) and management practices (OR = 0.134; 95% CI: 0.006–0.274). Engagement in physical activity was associated with better control of total cholesterol (OR = 1.945; 95% CI: 1.011–3.743) than with medication alone. Conclusion An association was observed in better awareness and practice scores regarding dyslipidemia in participants who were university-educated, urban residents, and engaged in physical activity along with medication. An effective strategy is needed for promoting treatment understanding and awareness along with physical activity and lipid assessments among women, rural residents, and those who were less educated. Adopting healthy lifestyle changes alongside medication is essential for effective lipid level control.