Effect of an Education Programme on Cardiovascular Health Index among Patients with Myocardial Infarction: A Preliminary Study
- Author:
Norazlin Ab MANAP
1
;
Siti Khuzaimah Ahmad Sharoni
;
Padma A RAHMAN
;
Hayati Adilin Mohd Abdul Majid
Author Information
1. Kolej Sains Kesihatan Bersekutu Sungai Buloh, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Education;
cardiovascular diseases;
prevention and control;
myocardial infarction
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2018;25(2):105-115
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Health education is an essential part of controlling the risk of myocardial infarction (MI). This study evaluates the effects of one-on-one education programmes on the cardiovascular health index among patients with MI.Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Malaysia. Data were collected from November 2014 to January 2015 with a total of 58 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. The respondents received a 20-min one-on-one education programme regarding coronary heart disease, treatment and prevention, and healthy lifestyle. A questionnaire comprising demographic data was administered and the cardiovascular health index was measured before and after four weeks of the education programme. Data were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: There were statistically significant decreases in the score of anxiety, stress, depression, body mass index, and smoking status (P < 0.001) between pre-test and post-test.Conclusion: The findings suggest that the one-on-one education programme could improve the cardiovascular health index of patients with MI. Furthermore, nurses need to develop and implement a standard education structure programme for patients with MI to improve health outcomes.
