Information Needs in Relation to Physical Activity among Angina Patients before Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) at a Private Hospital in Penang, Malaysia
Journal Title: Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Episodes experienced by angina patients are potentially frightening and life threatening. Angina patients lack awareness regarding Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) as a prognostic benefit. Aim and Objectives: To identify the information needs in relation to physical activity among angina patients before PCI at a private hospital in Penang, Malaysia. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to July 2016; 150 respondents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited. A 16-item questionnaire related to physical limitations was adapted and modified from Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ). Results: The findings reported that majority of respondents (103; 69%) possessed more than one co-morbidity, while 47respondents (31%) single co-morbidity. Those with secondary level education showed (M=15.98, SD±6.14) while tertiary level education reported (M=16.61, SD±6.11), with no significant difference (t= -0.623, p= 0.534) between respondents' education level and physical activity. In terms of occupation, employed (M=15.58, SD±6.42) and unemployed (M=17.31, SD±5.52) also reported significant difference with (t= -1.70, p= 0.04). There was likewise a significant difference between respondents with single co-morbidity (M=18.09, SD±6.88) and multiple co-morbidity (M=15.46, SD± 5.58) with (t= 2.475, p= 0.01).However, there was no significant difference between respondents with previous admission and physical activity (t= 0.868, p= 0.387), as well as respondents' age group with physical activity (t=-0.675, p= 0.501).Conclusion: In conclusion, respondents' information needs regarding PCI are significantly associated with occupation and co-morbidity towards physical activity before PCI. Age, educational level and previous admission did not have any effect on respondents' physical activity before PCI.
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Ho Eng, Jessica Jin, Lee Ching, Wong Fong
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