Gender Differences in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Heart Disease

Jensen, Lynne A.; Moser, Debra K.

doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2007.10.005

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“…This result was inconsistent with previous research by Jensen et al which indicated that women were more aware of CHD risk factors than their male counterparts. 41 Sampling bias and the larger proportion of male participants in the current study could explain this inconsistency.…”

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Knowledge of Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among a Community Sample in Oman: Pilot study

Ammouri¹,

Tailakh²,

Isac³

et al. 2016

SQUMJ

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abstract:Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of Omani adults regarding conventional coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors and to identify demographic variables associated with these knowledge levels. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional pilot study was carried out among a convenience sample of 130 adults attending a health awareness fair held in a local shopping mall in Muscat, Oman, in November 2012. A modified version of the Heart Disease Facts Questionnaire in both English and Arabic was used to assess knowledge of CHD risk factors. Scores were calculated by summing the correct answers for each item (range: 0-21). Inadequate knowledge was indicated by a mean score of <70%. Descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to establish the participants' knowledge levels and identify associated demographic variables. Results: A total of 114 subjects participated in the study (response rate: 87.7%). Of these, 69 participants (60.5%) had inadequate mean CHD knowledge scores. Knowledge of CHD risk factors was significantly associated with body mass index (odds ratio [OR] = 0.739; P = 0.023), marital status (OR = 0.057; P = 0.036) and education level (OR = 9.243; P = 0.006). Conclusion: Low knowledge levels of CHD risk factors were observed among the studied community sample in Oman; this is likely to limit the participants' ability to engage in preventative practices. These findings support the need for education programmes to enhance awareness of risk factors and prevention of CHD in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Med J, May 2016, Vol. 16, Iss. 2, pp. 189-196, Epub.

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Knowledge of Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among a Community Sample in Oman: Pilot study

Ammouri¹,

Tailakh²,

Isac³

et al. 2016

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“…11 According to Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), knowledge of health risk and benefits is essential to create the precondition for change in lifestyle. 12 Often, an individual’s perceived CVD risk is lower than their actual risk, especially if the individual is at increased risk based on their risk factors.…”

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Heart Disease Risk and Self-efficacy in Overweight and Obese Adults

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Novosel

Burke

2016

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

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“…2,5 Decision delay and the problems with symptom interpretation are intrinsically influenced by the individual's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about ACS. 5 According to Jensen and Moser, 6 knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs are independent constructs which are not well differentiated in the literature. An individual's knowledge refers to the information and skills they acquire through education or experience.…”

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