Pregled bibliografske jedinice broj: 823380
The influence of health education on life quality of patients with hypertension
The influence of health education on life quality of patients with hypertension // South Eastern Europe Health Sciences Journal, 2 (2012), 1; 1-7 (podatak o recenziji nije dostupan, članak, znanstveni)
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Naslov
The influence of health education on life quality of patients with hypertension
Autori
Bošnjak, Francika ; Prlić, Nada ; Kovačević Ana
Izvornik
South Eastern Europe Health Sciences Journal (2233-0186) 2
(2012), 1;
1-7
Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni
Ključne riječi
patient; education; high blood preasure
Sažetak
Aim To investigate the effect of health education regarding cardiovascular risk factors (obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, physical inactivity, high alcohol consumption, and inadequate nutrition) in patients with hypertension Methods A questionnaire containing data relating to age, sex, body weight and height, blood pressure values, risk factors and self-evaluation of health was used as a research instrument. The same questionnairre was filled out before and after three weeks of conducted education. The subjects were randomly selected as 50 patients with hypertension who were referred to an internal medicine institution for the first time. Descriptive statistic methods were used in the data analysis. Results The results have shown that 45 (90%) subjects were overweight or obese, and in 25 (50%) subjects blood pressure was higher than 161/101 mmHg. After conducted education, positive changes regarding harmful eating habits were noted, but changes were not found in the smoking habit. The number of subjects who used relaxation methods in relieving stress increased from 24 (48%) to 32 (64%). The education was 100% successful in relation to taking prescribed medications. The number of physically active subjects was increased from six (12%) patients who walked every day before the education to 28 (56%) after the education. After conducted education the subjects changed their harmful habits and their blood pressure was decreased. Conclusion Arterial hypertension is a serious health issue because of high mortality and morbidity rates. Nurses have an important role in preventing hypertension as well as health related education of patients with hypertension.
Izvorni jezik
Engleski
Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti
