Awareness of cardiac rehabilitation in people with cardiovascular diseases in Hatay: A cross-sectional study

Authors : İrem HÜZMELİ, Nihan KATAYIFÇI, Oğuz AKKUŞ, Dilay SUNGUR

Pages : 382-389

Doi:10.21673/anadoluklin.1224270

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Publication Date : 2023-09-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study aimed to assess the awareness of cardiac rehabilitation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CR); among patients with cardiovascular disease insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CVD); in Hatay. Methods: In the study, 218 patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(44.5% male, 55.5% female); in an age range of 18 to 84 [median 57insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(46.75–65.25); years] with CVD completed an awareness questionnaire, which included 35 items that addressed knowledge about CVD, CR features and content, CR effectiveness, reasons for not participating in CR programs, and general knowledge about CR. Results: Ninety-seven insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(44.5%); participants stated that they had knowledge about CVD, and 29.5% thought CR was required to prevent heart diseases. Fifty-nine subjects expressed they knew the exercises they needed to practice for CVD. Participants mostly accepted that CR effectively regulated blood lipids and blood pressure and managed blood glucose, obesity, and general well-being. One hundred patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(45.7%); reported that they did not participate in a CR program because they had no knowledge of CR. Most participants insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(60.6%); were undecided about whether the CR program was available in their city and whether it would be beneficial in treating heart diseases insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(50.5%);. Men, young people, and people with higher education levels were more aware of the components of CR insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Conclusion: There was a lack of awareness regarding the content of CR, especially in exercise and protective factors for CVDs in Hatay. Seminars are needed to increase the awareness of CR in the community. Health professionals should encourage patients with cardiovascular disease to support the outreach of the CR program.
Keywords : Farkındalık, kardiyak, kalp ve damar hastalıkları, rehabilitasyon, sağlık bilgisi, ikincil koruma

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