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Cardiovascular diseases are the first ranked cause of death worldwide. Adhering to health promoting lifestyle behaviors will maintain an individual’s cardiovascular health and decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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In this descriptive study, 150 nursing faculty were surveyed via a non-probability (purposive) sampling metho...
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The gestational diabetes causes complications for the mother and the baby.
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It was a randomised controlled trial that was conducted in Public Health Center No 1 in Baghmalek, Khuzestan province, Iran. Seventy-six women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) were recruited and randomly allocated into an intervention (n=38) and a...
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... : Percentage Distribution of the Studied Patients Total Knowledge Level regarding Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (n=218).Part III: Patients' perception regarding healthy lifestyle reported practices after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.Answered of research question number(2): What are patients' perception regarding healthy lifestyle reported practices after coronary artery bypass graft surgery? InTable 5&Figure 2. ...
... 3 Cardiac arrest related to cardiac disease ranked worldwide as the first cause of death and has been a global crisis. 4 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were about 7.4 million deaths due to heart disease in 2012, with high-income countries and upper-middle-income countries accounting for 158 and 107 deaths per million, respectively . 5 It it expected to continue to be the top futuristic cause of death in the world wildly. 1 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR procedures need to be started immediately as time is considered a critical component, To maintain blood flow to the vital organs in the entire process and survive with good outcomes, due to the critical role of resuscitation in saving lives, healthcare professionals should have adequate knowledge, skill, and competency to perform them. ...
... Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are complex diseases that are the primary contributors to global mortality. (Safad et al., 2023;Al-Ganmi et al., 2019;Al-Mayahi et al., 2023). CVDs account for about one-third of mortality worldwide (Mozaffarian et al., 2015). ...
Improving the knowledge of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) about dietary management is a crucial part of the nursing field. In addition, considering demographic characteristics is an important factor when conducting educational interventions. This study aims to evaluate the association between patients’ knowledge about dietary management and their demographic characteristics after the administration of an educational intervention. A pre-experimental design was employed, involving patients with SCI at Ibn Al-Kuff Hospital in Baghdad. A validated questionnaire was administered to assess patients’ knowledge of dietary regimens. Convenient sampling was used to select 30 patients with complete and incomplete lower extremity paralysis. Multiple linear regression (MLR) analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between patients’ knowledge and sociodemographic characteristics. The MLR analysis revealed significant relationships between patients’ post-test knowledge and their demographic characteristics, including age, education level, occupational status, marital status, and monthly income, at p < 0.05. The findings highlight the importance of tailored educational interventions based on sociodemographic characteristics, particularly education level, marital status, and monthly income, to enhance SCI patients’ knowledge and adherence to dietary regimens. The study recommends providing an adequate number of nutritionists or dietitians in hospitals, in addition to offering continuous dietary instructions for patients while considering their sociodemographic characteristics.
Background: Individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are encountered a myriad of dietary complexities, stemming from altered energy expenditure, metabolic variations, digestive concerns, susceptibility to pressure ulcers, and apprehensions regarding bone health. Despite the paramount significance of nutrition within this demographic, a gap persists in the availability of tailored educational programs for SCI patients. Existing literature underscores the profound impact that heightened nutritional awareness can have on the overall health outcomes of individuals with SCI. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the nutritional management knowledge of spinal cord injury patients to better understand their dietary comprehension and associated factors. Methods: Employing a descriptive, cross-sectional design, a purposive sample of 30 SCI patients was surveyed at the Ibn AL-Kuff Hospital in Baghdad City for Spinal Cord Injuries. A self-report questionnaire comprising 20 true/false/I don't know questions was utilised to assess patients' knowledge across various nutritional management domains. Data analysis involved frequency, mean, standard deviation calculations, and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that gender and marital status did not significantly impact patients' nutritional knowledge levels (p-values of 0.92 and 0.74, respectively), suggesting minimal influence of these demographic factors on SCI patients' understanding of nutritional management. Conclusions: The study indicates a notable deficiency in nutritional management knowledge among SCI patients, potentially predisposing them to nutritional challenges. While gender and marital status seem insignificant, demographic variables like age, education level, occupation, and income play pivotal roles in shaping patients' nutritional understanding. Tailored educational initiatives, healthcare professional involvement, regular nutritional evaluations, and easily accessible information are recommended to enhance nutritional management knowledge among SCI patients.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent a critical public health issue worldwide, with Nigeria experiencing a marked increase in prevalence due to rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes, and socioeconomic factors. Lack of sufficient exercise and increased consumption of fatty foods, salty, and processed foods are causal factors of the risk factors associated with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and obesity. Consequently, this review assesses the effectiveness of lifestyle intervention in dietary modifications, exercising, smoking cessation, and stress reduction on these factors among the Nigerian populace. Clinical studies support that communicating specific dietary measures together with the DASH modified for Nigerian foods and moderate aerobic exercise duration decreases blood pressure and cholesterol levels by dropping 12-15mm Hg and LDL cholesterol by 20mg/dL-Anticipated empirical analysis results show the significance of smoking cessation and stress management on CVD intervention. For instance, nicotine replacement therapy accompanied by behavioural counselling produced a 30% abstinence rate among the participants, and MBSR stress reduction programmes reduced the participants' blood pressure by 10 %. It also reflects the fact that cultural orientation to preventive measures needs to be culturally appropriate for the Nigerian setting, given that socioeconomic factors perpetuate risks. The findings of statistical studies in this review are presented regarding the changes in CVD indicators, which are valuable for forming subsequent public health policies. Because the burden of CVD is increasing in Nigeria and most low and middle-income countries, the use of lifestyle approaches to address risk factors is a good strategy. However, success is determined by countering systemic barriers such as poorly preventing or treating diseases and having a favourable perception of traditional diets. Within these developments, this article seeks to advance the implementation of these efficacious interventions into the Nigerian context, but with ideas for improving its accessibility, cost and receptiveness to accept these innovative practises in the country's health care system.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) has significant physical, psychological, and social impacts. Proper nutrition is crucial for the health and rehabilitation of SCI patients. However, many lack knowledge about appropriate dietary regimens, which can lead to suboptimal choices affecting recovery and overall quality of life. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an instructional intervention on patients' knowledge about dietary regimens in individuals with spinal cord injury and determine the relationship between patients' knowledge and demographic variables. The study was conducted at Ibn Al-Kuff Hospital for Spinal Cord Injuries in Baghdad Governorate. This study utilized a pre-experimental design for methodological and practical considerations. This approach facilitates the provision of initial insights and the formulation of hypotheses for subsequent research. Nonetheless, the absence of a control group poses difficulties in confirming a direct cause-and-effect relationship between the intervention and the changes observed. A purposive sample of thirty patients with complete and incomplete lower extremity paralysis was selected. A self-report questionnaire was utilized to evaluate patients' knowledge about dietary regimens. The results indicated that all participants had a low level of knowledge in the pre-test, but their knowledge significantly improved after the intervention, highlighting the effectiveness of the instructional intervention. Additionally, the study found a significant relationship between patients' knowledge about dietary regimens and demographic characteristics such as education and marital status. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the instructional intervention was effective, and demographic variables have an impact on patients' knowledge regarding dietary regimens, particularly educational level and marital status. The study recommends the implementation of comprehensive instructional programs for patients with spinal cord injuries in hospitals and specialized centers. These programs should include educational lectures, one-on-one sessions, courses, guidelines, workshops, as well as the distribution of leaflets, booklets, and posters providing dietary advice to help patients learn about their diet and prevent complications.
Introduction: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of death globally. Healthy lifestyle is a major determinant of health of patients with CHD. Sub-optimal level of HL has negative impact on quality of life and deteriorates patients’ health. Objectives: the study is to assess knowledge toward a healthy lifestyle for patients with CHD in addition to finding out association with demographic variables. Methods: Descriptive Design study has been utilized for the current study to assess patients’ knowledge concerning healthy lifestyle after undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, starting from January 2nd 2019 to 30th October 2019.A non-probability (purposive) sample of 78 patients who have coronary artery disease treated with percutaneous coronary intervention to manage coronary artery occlusions. Coronary Artery Disease Education Questionnaire (CADE-Q) has been used as a tool for the present study. Data analysis has been done by descriptive and inferential statistics through using social package for statistical science SPSS version 20. Results: more than half of the sample was male; the majority of them were primary graduate. Regarding general knowledge of the study sample toward healthy lifestyle which is assessed by CADE-Q were poor. No significant relationship found between demographic variables and knowledge variable. Conclusion: most of the study participants have no adequate level of knowledge toward a healthy lifestyle, implementing a lifestyle intervention program regarding knowledge and practices of patients with CAD, specifically after percutaneous coronary intervention is necessary to improve healthier life.
