Knowledge Regarding Coronary Artery Disease among School Going Adolescents
Journal Title: International Journal of Pediatric Nursing - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Behaviours established during the adolescence have long lasting consequences to the onset of many lifestyle diseases including coronary artery disease in later life. There is very limited data regarding coronary artery disease related knowledge and its influencing factors among adolescents. Therefore, it is essential to understand adolescent’s knowledge before designing and developing preventive programs focusing on this age group. The main objective of the study was to assess knowledge regarding coronary artery disease among 252 adolescents studying in selected schools of Thrissur district, Kerala, South India. A multistage random sampling technique was used. Data were collected using a self-administered-questionnaire on socio-demographic personal profile and knowledge on coronary artery disease. Results indicated that none of the adolescents had adequate knowledge, 77.4% had inadequate level of knowledge, and the remaining 22.6% had moderately adequate knowledge regarding coronary artery disease. Better coronary artery disease knowledge was found to be associated with female gender (p<0.05). The study findings highlight the importance of initiating programs for the prevention of CAD amongst adolescents.
Authors and Affiliations
Ramya K. R.
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP570985
- DOI 10.21088/ijpen.2454.9126.4118.2
- Views 111
- Downloads 0
A Case Study Showing the Actual Presentation of A Child Having Ventricular Septal Defect
Congenital Heart Disease is the major cause of death in the first year of life. Although there are more than 35 well recognised cardiac defects, the most common is ventricular septal defect. The article depicts a case st...
Effectiveness of PTP on Knowledge Regarding First Aid Measures for Selected Minor Ailments of Children among the Primary Teachers
A child’s world centers around the home, school and the community the biggest threats to children’s health in the very places that should be safesthome, school and community. First aid measures are the best way to save t...
Risk of Antisocial Personality Disorder among Juvenile Delinquents in Africa: Prospective Approach
Background: Upon gaining information regarding the history and diagnostic criteria of the antisocial personality disorder in the DSM, the researchers heeded to find risk factors that may be indicative of impending antiso...
An Exploratory Study to Assess the Knowledge and Classroom Management Regarding Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Primary School Teachers : A Narrative Review
Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most widely studies neuro-developmental disorders in children. The behavior associated with ADHD may be first observed by teachers and they play a pivo...
Effectiveness of Nesting on Bio – Physiological Parameters and Sucking Response among the Low Birth Weight Babies
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of “Nesting” among the low birth weight (LBW) babies in selected hospitals of Coimbatore. A Quasi experimental study was conducted for 40 LBW babies by using purposive sampl...