Affiliation:
1. Assistant Professor Lisie College of Nursing (Ex)
2. Professor in Nursing (Ex) , Kerala, India.
Abstract
Introduction:Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women all over the world. Lack of awareness is one of
the barriers in prevention of disease. The present study evaluated the effectiveness of a video-based lifestyle modication programme on
knowledge, lifestyle practices and modiable risk factors of coronary artery disease among middle aged women. Objectives: The objective of
the study was to assess the effectiveness of life-style modication programme on knowledge, life style practices and modiable risk factors of
coronary artery disease. Methodology: An experimental study was conducted among middle aged women living in two Grama Panchayaths in
Ernakulam district of Kerala. House to house survey was conducted and those who had at least two modiable risk factors of CAD were recruited.
Knowledge and lifestyle practices were assessed. Bio physical, bio physiological and biochemical measurements were done to identify risk factors
of CAD. Lifestyle modication programme was given individually. Post test was conducted after 90 days of intervention. Results: The
intervention was effective in modifying knowledge (p=0.01) and lifestyle practice scores (p=0.000) Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) (p=0.000),
Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) (p=0.000), Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) (p=0.001), physical activity scores and dietary practice scores (p<0.000)
between control and experimental groups after the intervention. Conclusion: The results suggest that administering video-based lifestyle
modication programme was found to be effective in improving knowledge, lifestyle practices and some of the modiable risk factors of coronary
artery disease among women.
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Visual Arts and Performing Arts,Communication,Energy Engineering and Power Technology,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Computer Science Applications,Mechanical Engineering,Transportation,Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,Molecular Biology,Molecular Biology,Structural Biology,Catalysis,General Engineering,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,Process Chemistry and Technology,Catalysis,Process Chemistry and Technology,Biochemistry,Bioengineering,Catalysis,Cell Biology,Genetics,Molecular Biology,General Medicine
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