Assessing the Knowledge of Lifestyle Modifications Among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Hassan, Wadeda B.; Jarelnape, Ahmed A.; Sagiron, Elwaleed I.; Eltayeb, Mudathir M. A.

doi:10.21608/eajbsc.2023.310094

Assessing the Knowledge of Lifestyle Modifications Among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Almogtareben University, Sudan.

² Department of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.

³ Department of Community and Mental Health, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia.

⁴ Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

10.21608/eajbsc.2023.310094

Abstract

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death worldwide, and lifestyle modifications play a vital role in managing and preventing it. The purpose of this study was to assess awareness levels among patients with CAD regarding lifestyle changes.A cross-sectional study was conducted on 201 CAD patients receiving treatment at the Sudan Heart Center in Khartoum State, Sudan. A structured questionnaire was used to interview participants and assess their knowledge of lifestyle modifications, including adopting a healthy diet, participating in exercise, quitting smoking, and handling stress in a productive manner.The results indicated that CAD patients had inadequate knowledge of lifestyle modifications. Only 36.3% of the participants were aware of the benefits of a healthy diet, while 27.4% knew about the importance of physical activity. Furthermore, only 17.9% of the participants were aware of the risks associated with smoking, and 18.4% knew about stress management techniques.
This study emphasizes the importance of increasing patient education and awareness about the role of lifestyle modifications in managing and preventing CAD. Healthcare providers should provide targeted education and counseling to CAD patients to promote healthy habits and prevent the progression of the disease. Further research is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions in improving awareness and knowledge among CAD patients.

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