An Examination of Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Health-promoting Behaviors Related to Heart Disease Among University Women
An Examination of Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Health-promoting Behaviors Related to Heart Disease Among University Women

Author: Barbara Lou Shiplett

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Published: 2007

Total Pages: 199

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Numerous studies suggest that women underestimate their risk for heart disease. The purpose of this study was to examine the current knowledge levels, health beliefs, personal risk factors, and health-promoting behaviors related to heart disease among selected university female employees, and to identify factors that contribute to increased perceived susceptibility to heart disease. A secondary purpose was to identify variables that best predict health-promoting behaviors among university female employees. Results from data analysis revealed general knowledge of heart disease was relatively high, yet risk factor knowledge was limited. Additionally, most women were aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death but few felt personally susceptible to the condition. One of the most compelling findings from this study was the results from the regression analysis. Surprisingly, the construct perceived barriers was the strongest independent predictor. The fewer barriers participants perceived, the more likely they were to participate in health-promoting behaviors.

The role of health beliefs. Motivators for cardiovascular health preventative behaviours among postmenopausal women in Malaysia
The role of health beliefs. Motivators for cardiovascular health preventative behaviours among postmenopausal women in Malaysia

Author: Raja Sree R Subramaniam

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2016-01-18

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 3668127476

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Scientific Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Psychology - Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, Prevention, grade: B+, , course: Health Psychology, language: English, abstract: According to the World Health Organization(WHO, 2007), 45% of all deaths in older women globally were attributed to Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and it is predicted, that the number of women who are affected by the disease is set to rise world wide (WHO,2007). The CVD is caused by buildup of atherosclerosis plaque, which result in the narrowed arteries causing insufficient supply of oxygen and nourishment to the heart (Suarez, 2003b). Temporary obstructions in the vital supply contribute to angina pectoris, and severe obstructions cause myocardial infarction (Suarez, Lewis, Krishnan & Young, 2004) . Sclavo (2001) indicated that a significant factor to the risk of CVD mortality in women over 50 years is menopause. Mendelsohn and Karas (1999) described that depletion of estrogen and increased LDL cholesterol levels at menopause negatively impacts the cardiovascular and metabolism function . Modifiable health damaging activities such as smoking, physical inactivity, poor eating habits and alcohol consumption are likely to cause CVD and other health complications such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension in post-menopausal women( Rich-Edwards, Manson, Hennekens & Buring, 1995). Personal, psychological and socio-cultural perspectives are said to influence the health-risk behaviour and illness in people(Matarazzo ,1994) . By exploring the health beliefs, perceived barriers and benefits to health seeking behaviour ( Rosenstock, Strecher & Becker, 1988), implementation of health promoting programs, prevention measures and adherence to medical advice can be structured to meet the CVD health requirement in postmenopausal women.

A Study of Assessing Knowledge and Health Beliefs about Cardiovascular Disease Among Selected Undergraduate University Students Using Health Belief Model
A Study of Assessing Knowledge and Health Beliefs about Cardiovascular Disease Among Selected Undergraduate University Students Using Health Belief Model

Author: Yuba R. Gautam

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Published: 2012

Total Pages: 316

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In the United States, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women. According to National Vital Statistics Report (2009), heart disease was the number one killer in the United States and it can be prevented. The primary purpose of this study was to determine knowledge and health beliefs about CVD among selected undergraduate university students and find out the potential risk of developing CVD in this population. The secondary purpose was to assess the relationship between knowledge, health beliefs, and personal risks; the tertiary purpose was to determine the factors that predict the relationship between demographic variables and cardiovascular risk factors among these students. A cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational survey design was used in this quantitative study. An existing knowledge and health belief instrument was adapted with the permission from the authors. In the 2012 Spring semester, over 600 undergraduates from Foundation of Human Health, First Aid and CPR, Medical Terminology, Math, History, and Geography classes at a mid-western university were surveyed to access knowledge and health beliefs about CVD. The Health Belief Model provided the theoretical framework for this study. Time to cook healthy meals and unaffordability of buying healthy foods were significant barriers in protecting cardiovascular health among university students. There was a positive statistically significant correlation between CVD knowledge, knowledge subtypes, and health belief subscales. Correlations between knowledge and health beliefs were weaker while comparing to correlation between CVD knowledge and knowledge subtypes. Race/ethnicity, age, family history, international/national, live on/off campus, and number of health classes were the better predictors of cardiovascular knowledge, while perceived barrier was the strongest predictor of health belief about CVD among undergraduate university students.

Coronary Heart Disease Knowledge, Health Promoting Behaviors and Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Exercise and Healthy Eating in Montana Females
Coronary Heart Disease Knowledge, Health Promoting Behaviors and Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Exercise and Healthy Eating in Montana Females

Author: Sadie Ann Schwenk Baldwin

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Published: 2014

Total Pages: 194

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The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of rural women's knowledge of coronary heart disease risk factors, current health promoting behaviors, and perceived barriers and benefits to health promoting behaviors. The research questions posed were: What is the coronary heart disease knowldge of women living in rural areas; are women in a rural western state engaged in health promoting behaviors; and what benefits and barriers to health promoting behaviors do rural women perceive related to diet and exercise? The Health Promotion Model served as the guiding framework for this study. This descriptive study utilized a non-random convenience sample of women living in non-metropolitan or non-core counties in Northwest Montana seeking healthcare at one of four designated clinics. Inclusion criteria included female gender, age 21-55 years olds, premenopausal status, ability to read and write English, and residence within a designated non-metropolitan county. The following instruments were used to collect data: Coronary Heart Disease Knowledge Tool for Women, Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale, and Healthy Eating Benefits and Barriers Scale. The sample (n = 25) population was predominantly white and non-Hispanic. The average Coronary Heart Disease Knowledge Test for Women score was 71% with a range of scores from 40%-80%. Health promoting behaviors were ranked in the following order from most to least practiced: interpersonal relations, spiritual growth, nutrition, stress management, physical activity, and health responsibility. The sample perceived moderately high benefits to exercise and healthy eating and moderately low barriers to exercise and healthy eating. Findings from this study support a need for healthcare providers to discuss heart disease risk factors with their premenopausal clients and to encourage participation in health promoting behaviors, especially those ranked lowest, physical activity and health responsibility. Research is needed with a larger population to better understand the relationship between heart disease knowledge, health promoting behaviors, and perceived barriers and benefits to healthy eating and exercise in rural dwelling women.

Utilization of the Health Belief Model to Form a Comparison of the Perceptions, Knowledge and Behaviors Concerning Risks for Cardiovascular Disease in Health Science Majors and Non-health Science Majors
Utilization of the Health Belief Model to Form a Comparison of the Perceptions, Knowledge and Behaviors Concerning Risks for Cardiovascular Disease in Health Science Majors and Non-health Science Majors

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Published: 2011

Total Pages: 44

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the single leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, and can affect people of all ages. This paper examined if there was a difference between knowledge, perceptions and behaviors concerning risks for cardiovascular disease in health sciences and non-health sciences majors at James Madison University. A convenience sample was used to survey 89 health sciences majors and 82 non-health sciences majors. The distributed survey was designed using constructs of the Health Belief Model and assessed student's knowledge, perceptions and behaviors towards their risk for CVD. Study findings suggest that overall, no difference was found in the perceptions, knowledge and behaviors related to CVD risks between majors.