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Ookeditse O, Ookeditse KK, Motswakadikgwa TR, Masilo G, Bogatsu Y, Lekobe BC, Mosepele M, Schirmer H, Johnsen SH. Age and healthy lifestyle behavior's disparities and similarities on knowledge of myocardial infarction symptoms and risk factors among public and outpatients in a resource-limited setting, cross-sectional study in greater Gaborone, Botswana. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2024; 24:140. [PMID: 38439021 PMCID: PMC10910839 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-024-03792-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES In this cross-sectional study from Botswana, we investigated knowledge of myocardial infarction (MI) symptoms and risk factors among the general public and outpatients with MI risk factors based on age and lifestyle behaviors, in addition to assessing associations with sociodemographic and MI risk factors. METHOD Open-ended questionnaires about 8 MI symptoms and 10 risk factors, were administered by research assistants to a representative selection of outpatients (n = 525) and the public (n = 2248). Weight and height were measured in all participants and BMI was calculated. Knowledge scores were compared between the two groups. We examined whether sociodemographic and MI risk factors had impact on the scores. Analyses were further adjusted for lifestyle behavior (smoking status, dietary status and physical activities). RESULTS The valid response rate was 97.9% comprising 97.8% for the public (n = 2199) and 98.1% for outpatients (n = 515). Public respondents (35.2 ± 12.3 years) were younger than outpatients (38.5 ± 12.6 years). The public comprised 56.9% females while outpatients 54.6%. In general, outpatients had higher knowledge of MI symptoms than the public, with mean scores ± SD of 3.49 ± 2.84 vs 2.80 ± 2.54. Outpatients also had higher knowledge score of MI risk factors than the public, with mean scores, 5.33 ± 3.22 vs 3.82 ± 3.07. For MI symptoms, outpatients were more aware than the public for chest pains among all ages, for arm pain/ numbness, neck/ jaw pain radiating to/ from chest, and feeling sick or looking pallor on the skin among those aged 35-49 years. Among both the public and outpatients, lower knowledge of both MI symptoms and risk factors was associated with primary education, not residing/working together, history of hypertension, no history of heart disease/stroke, and obesity. There were similarities and disparities on MI knowledge among respondents with various numbers of healthy lifestyle behaviours. CONCLUSION Results call for urgent educational campaigns on awareness and knowledge of MI and using strategies based on age and lifestyle behavior.
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- Ookeditse Ookeditse
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Trust Hospital in Vestfold, Kysthospitalet, Division of Neurorehabilitation Medicine, Tønsberg, Norway
- Department of Family Medicine, Larvik County Acute and Emergency Clinic, Larvik, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department of Family Medicine, Larvik County Acute and Emergency Clinic, Larvik, Norway
- Division of Family Medicine, Nanset Medical Clinic, Larvik, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sidilega Private Hospital, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
- Princess Marina Referral Hospital, Gaborone, Botswana
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- UIT The Arctic University of Norway, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Cardiology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- UIT The Arctic University of Norway, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Tromsø, Norway.
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
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Newport R, Grey C, Dicker B, Ameratunga S, Harwood M. Ethnic differences of the care pathway following an out-of-hospital cardiac event: A systematic review. Resuscitation 2023; 193:110017. [PMID: 37890578 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.110017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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AIM This systematic review aimed to determine to what extent and why the care pathways for acute cardiac events in the community might differ for minoritised ethnic populations compared to non-minoritised populations. It also sought to identify the barriers and enablers that could influence variations in access to care for minoritised populations. METHODS A multi-database search was conducted for articles published between 1 January 2000 and 1 January 2023. A combination of MeSH terms and keywords was used. Inclusion criteria for papers were published in English, adult population, the primary health condition was an acute cardiac event, and the primary outcomes were disaggregated by ethnicity or race. A narrative review of extracted data was performed, and findings were reported according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. RESULTS Of the 3552 articles identified using the search strategy, 40 were deemed eligible for the review. Studies identified a range of variables in the care pathway that differed by ethnicity or race. These could be grouped as time to care, transportation, event related-variables, EMS interactions and symptoms. A meta-analysis was not performed due to heterogeneity across the studies. CONCLUSION The extent and reasons for differences in cardiac care pathways are considerable. There are several remediable barriers and enablers that require attention to achieve equitable access to care for minoritised populations.
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- Rochelle Newport
- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Health New Zealand; Honorary Academic, Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- Clinical Audit and Research, Hato Hone St John New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand; Paramedicine Research Unit, Paramedicine Department, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, New Zealand; Section of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Shahmohamadi E, Sedaghat M, Rahmani A, Larti F, Geraiely B. "Recognition of heart attack symptoms and treatment-seeking behaviors: a multi-center survey in Tehran, Iran". BMC Public Health 2023; 23:875. [PMID: 37173689 PMCID: PMC10176795 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15826-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), timely recognition of symptoms and early hospital presentation positively affect patient morbidity and mortality. Due to the high burden of ischemic heart disease in Iran, this study aimed to identify factors affecting the level of knowledge, responses at the time of AMI onset, and sources of health information among the Iranian population. METHOD This cross-sectional study was conducted in three tertiary hospitals in Tehran, Iran. An expert-validated questionnaire was used to obtain data. A total of 400 individuals were enrolled. RESULT Among the respondents, 285 people(71.3%) considered "chest pain or discomfort," and 251 (62.7%) regarded "pain or discomfort in the arm or shoulder" as MI symptoms. Approximately 288 (72.0%) respondents had poor knowledge of the AMI symptoms. Knowledge of symptoms was higher among those with higher levels of education, those with medical-associated jobs, and those who resided in the capital areas. Major risk factors identified by the participants were: anxiety (340)(85.0%), obesity (327)(81.8%), an unhealthy diet (325)(81.3%), and the presence of high LDL levels (258)(64.5%) and Diabetes Mellitus (164)(41.0%) were less appreciated. Calling an ambulance (286)(71.5%) was the most common treatment-seeking behavior in the case of a suspected heart attack. CONCLUSION It is vital to educate the general population about AMI symptoms, particularly those with comorbidities at the greatest risk for an AMI episode.
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- Elnaz Shahmohamadi
- Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1419733141, Iran
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1419733141, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1419733141, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1419733141, Iran.
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Bohamad AH, Buali HH, Aljasem JM, Alhussain AH, Alamer MA, Elsheikh E. Comparing Gerd and Non-GERD Patients Regarding Knowledge Level of Acute Myocardial Infarction Symptoms, Risk Factors and Immediate Action Must Be Taken in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e35309. [PMID: 36968849 PMCID: PMC10038176 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION A major cause of death globally is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Chest pain, nausea, vomiting, and heartburn are common symptoms of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Chest pain is also the main symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Therefore, the differential diagnosis of chest pain can become more challenging when GERD and AMI coincide. This study evaluated and compared the knowledge of the signs, symptoms, and immediate action that must be taken regarding AMI among GERD and non-GERD patients. METHODOLOGY An observational cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire was created and published between October and November 2022 to collect data from Saudi males and females 18 or older willing to participate in the study. Participants who were not Saudi had declined to complete the survey or had not fully completed it was excluded. The questionnaire contained three sections; after collecting informed consent, it made inquiries regarding respondents' GERD status, demographic information, and knowledge and attitudes regarding GERD. RESULTS This study included 691 responses from 300 non-GERD participants and 391 GERD participants. The study showed a high level of awareness (75.5%) of GERD, with significant differences in the level of awareness according to marital status, education levels, and occupation status. There was no significant difference in the level of awareness according to gender and GERD diagnosis, where the p-value > 0.05. The most common source of information about AMI was the Internet, followed by health care professionals. The most commonly known symptoms of AMI were sudden pain or discomfort in the chest, followed by a sudden shortness of breath. Additionally, there was no significant association between the diagnosis of GERD and known risk factors. The association between GERD and other diseases (chi-square = 46.94, p-value 0.01). Obesity and smoking were the two main risk factors for heart attacks. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that there was no significant difference between GERD and non-GERD participants regarding the knowledge and awareness level of AMI. Moreover, it showed that there was a lack of general knowledge and awareness of AMI in Saudi Arabia. The authors recommend initiating more awareness programs in Saudi Arabia to inform people about AMI and cardiovascular disease. More research is required to determine whether other patients are aware of AMI.
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Liu Y, Ma J, Zhang N, Xiao JY, Wang JX, Li XW, Wang J, Zhang Y, Gao MD, Zhang X, Wang Y, Wang JX, Xu SB, Gao J. Latent class cluster analysis of knowledge on acute myocardial infarction in community residents: a cross-sectional study in Tianjin, China. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e051952. [PMID: 35697448 PMCID: PMC9196158 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Public knowledge of early onset symptoms and risk factors (RF) of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is very important for prevention, recurrence and guide medical seeking behaviours. This study aimed to identify clusters of knowledge on symptoms and RFs of AMI, compare characteristics and the awareness of the need for prompt treatment. DESIGN Multistage stratified sampling was used in this cross-sectional study. Latent GOLD Statistical Package was used to identify and classify the respondent subtypes of the knowledge on AMI symptoms or modifiable RFs. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify factors that predicted high knowledge membership. PARTICIPANTS A structured questionnaire was used to interview 4200 community residents aged over 35 in China. 4122 valid questionnaires were recovered. RESULTS For AMI symptoms and RFs, the knowledge levels were classified into two or three distinct clusters, respectively. 62.7% (Symptom High Knowledge Cluster) and 39.5% (RF High Knowledge Cluster) of the respondents were able to identify most of the symptoms and modifiable RFs. Respondents who were highly educated, had higher monthly household income, were insured, had regular physical examinations, had a disease history of AMI RFs, had AMI history in immediate family member or acquaintance or had received public education on AMI were observed to have higher probability of knowledge on symptoms and RFs. There was significant difference in awareness of the prompt treatment in case of AMI occurs among different clusters. 'Calling an ambulance' was the most popular option in response of seeing others presenting symptoms of AMI. CONCLUSIONS A moderate or relatively low knowledge on AMI symptoms and modifiable RFs was observed in our study. Identification of Knowledge Clusters could be a way to detect specific targeted groups with low knowledge of AMI, which may facilitate health education, further reduce the prehospital delay in China and improve patient outcomes.
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- Yin Liu
- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
- Thoracic Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Cardiovascular Institute, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Nursing, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Nursing, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Cardiovascular Institute, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Thoracic Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Thoracic Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Thoracic Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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- Thoracic Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Cardiovascular Institute, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
- Chest Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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Kartschmit N, Birnbach B, Hartwig S, Mikolajczyk R. Knowledge of Symptoms of Acute Myocardial Infarction, Reaction to the Symptoms, and Ability to Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Results From a Cross-sectional Survey in Four Regions in Germany. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:897263. [PMID: 35651904 PMCID: PMC9148950 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.897263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Ischemic heart disease affects 126 million individuals globally which illustrates the importance of finding ways to decrease mortality and morbidity in case of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Since knowledge of symptoms, correct reaction to symptoms, and ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) decreases the time from symptoms-onset to reperfusion, which leads to lower AMI mortality, we aimed to examine those factors and identify predicting variables in regions with low and high AMI mortality rates. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional online survey including 633 respondents from the general population in four federal states in Germany with low and high AMI mortality and morbidity rates. We used uni- and multivariable regressions to find health-related and sociodemographic factors associated with knowledge, reaction to symptoms, and skills in CPR. Results Out of 11 symptoms, the mean of correctly attributed AMI symptoms was 7.3 (standard deviation 1.96). About 93% of respondents chose to call an ambulance when witnessing an AMI. However, when confronted with the description of a real-life situation, only 35 and 65% of the participants would call an ambulance in case of abdominal and chest pain, respectively. The predicting variables for higher knowledge were being female, knowing someone with heart disease, and being an ex-smoker compared to people who never smoked. Higher knowledge was associated with adequate reaction in the description of a real-life situation and ability to perform CPR. Prevalence ratio for being able to perform CPR was lower in females, older participants, and participants with low educational level. About 38% of participants state to know how to perform CPR. Our results indicate rather no difference regarding knowledge, reaction to AMI symptoms, and ability to perform CPR among different regions in Germany. Conclusions Knowledge of symptoms and first responder reaction including skills in CPR is inadequate when confronted with the description of a real-life situation. Educational health campaigns should focus on conveying information close to real-life situations. Interventions for enhancing ability to perform CPR should be compulsory in regular intervals. Interestingly, we found no difference regarding the factors in regions with high and low AMI mortality rates in Germany.
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Assi L, Karam ES, Swenor BK, Deal JA, Willink A, Reed NS. Association of Sensory Loss With the Knowledge of Heart Attacks. Am J Prev Med 2022; 62:265-269. [PMID: 34625309 PMCID: PMC8748276 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2021.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Awareness of heart attack symptoms and the best response is a national public health priority, especially among those at higher risk of heart disease. Adults with sensory loss are more likely to develop heart disease than those without and may be at risk of poor heart attack knowledge owing to limited patient-provider communication and access to health information. The aim of this study is to examine the association between sensory loss and heart attack knowledge. METHODS Cross-sectional, nationally representative data from the 2014 and 2017 National Health Interview Survey were used. Analyses were conducted in 2021. Participants aged ≥20 years were included (N=61,168). Being aware of heart attack symptoms and the best response was considered as recognizing the 5 examined symptoms of heart attacks and the proper emergency response, as defined in the Healthy People 2020 objectives. Functional hearing and vision losses were defined as self-reported difficulty in hearing and seeing. RESULTS Overall, 16.2% reported functional hearing loss, and 10.1% reported vision loss. Having vision loss was associated with a lack of knowledge of heart attacks symptoms or the best response (prevalence ratio=1.08, 95% CI=1.06, 1.11). In a separate model, having vision loss only and dual sensory loss (concurrent vision and hearing loss) were associated with not having this knowledge (prevalence ratio=1.09, 95% CI=1.06, 1.12 and PR=1.08, 95% CI=1.01, 1.15, respectively), but having hearing loss only was not (prevalence ratio=1.03, 95% CI=0.99, 1.06). CONCLUSIONS Non-institutionalized adults with sensory loss may represent a group to target for improving the knowledge of heart attacks in the population.
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- Lama Assi
- Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland; Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland; The Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland; The Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland; Menzies Centre for Health Policy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland; The Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Byskosh N, Pamulapati V, Xu S, Vavra AK, Hoel AW, Tian L, McDermott MM, Butt Z, Ho KJ. Identifying Gaps in Disease Knowledge among Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease. J Vasc Surg 2021; 75:1358-1368.e5. [PMID: 34793926 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION An individual's understanding of disease risk factors and outcomes is important for the ability to make healthy lifestyle choices and decisions about disease treatment. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition with increasing global prevalence and high risk of adverse patient outcomes. This study seeks to understand the adequacy of disease understanding in patients with PAD. METHODS This was an observational study of patients with PAD recruited from vascular surgery outpatient clinic and PAD clinical studies at a single academic medical center over an 8-month period. A 44-item paper survey assessed demographic and socioeconomic information, knowledge of personal medical history, PAD risk factors, consequences of PAD, and health education preferences. Patients with documented presence of PAD were offered the survey. Patients unable to complete the survey or provide informed consent were not considered eligible. Disease "awareness" was defined as correct acknowledgement of the presence or absence of a disease, including PAD, in the personal medical history. "PAD knowledge score" was the percentage of correct responses to questions on general PAD risk factors and consequences. Of 126 eligible patients, 109 participated. Bivariate analysis was used to study factors associated with awareness of PAD diagnosis. Factors associated with the PAD knowledge score were studied using the Pearson correlation coefficient, two-sample T-test, or one-way ANOVA. P value < .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Mean participant age was 69.4 ± 11.0 years and 39.4% (N=43) were female. Most participants (78.9%; N=86) had critical limb-threatening ischemia. Only 65.4% (N=70) of participants were aware of a diagnosis of PAD, which was less than their awareness of related comorbidities. Factors positively associated with PAD diagnosis awareness were female sex (81.4% vs. 54.7%; P=.004) and history of percutaneous leg revascularization (78.6% vs. 47.9%; p=.001). Among 17 patients who had undergone major leg amputation, 35% (N=6) were unaware of a diagnosis of PAD. PAD knowledge scores correlated positively with an awareness of PAD diagnosis (59.1% vs. 48.7%; P=.02) and negatively with a history of hypertension (53.4% vs. 68.1%; P=.001). Most participants (86.5%; N=90) expressed a desire to be further educated on PAD. The most popular education topics were dietary recommendations, causes, and treatment for PAD. CONCLUSION Patients with PAD have deficits in their awareness of this diagnosis and general knowledge about PAD. Future research priorities should further define these deficits and their causes in order to inform new strategies that foster information-seeking behavior and effective educational programs for PAD.
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- Nina Byskosh
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Medical Social Sciences, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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Tran P, Tran L. Stroke and Heart Attack Symptom Recognition in Older US Adults by Cognitive Impairment Status. Neuroepidemiology 2021; 55:245-252. [PMID: 34010836 DOI: 10.1159/000516343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cognitive impairment may make stroke and heart attack symptom recognition difficult, potentially resulting in treatment delays for those with these cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Despite cognitive impairment affecting large numbers of older US adults who are also at increased risk of stroke and heart attack, little is known about stroke and heart attack symptom recognition in this population. As a result, this study sought to determine the impact of cognitive impairment on stroke and heart attack symptom recognition among older US adults. METHODS Using the 2014 and 2017 National Health Interview Surveys, we compared stroke and heart attack symptom recognition levels in US adults aged ≥65 years with cognitive impairment and those without cognitive impairment. Estimates of stroke and heart attack symptom recognition adjusted for CVD-related factors were assessed by cognitive impairment status. We also conducted analyses stratified by living arrangement and stroke and heart attack history for individuals with and without cognitive impairment. RESULTS US adults aged ≥65 years with cognitive impairment were observed to be 3.0-6.7% and 1.6-4.9%, respectively, less likely to recognize an individual stroke and heart attack symptom than similarly aged individuals without cognitive impairment. Recognition of all 5 stroke/heart attack symptoms was also lower among those with cognitive impairment, with this group being 9.7% less likely to recognize all stroke symptoms and 6.7% less likely to recognize all 5 heart attack symptoms compared to people without cognitive impairment. Following adjustment, individuals with cognitive impairment continued to have slightly lower recognition of certain individual stroke and heart attack symptoms as well as of all 5 symptoms of these conditions (stroke OR: 0.70 [95% CI: 0.58-0.85]; heart attack OR: 0.88 [95% CI: 0.75, 1.03]) than those without cognitive impairment. For individuals with cognitive impairment, living with others was linked with slightly better recognition of all individual stroke symptoms and heart attack history with better recognition of all individual heart attack symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Additional work is needed to address the challenge of improving recognition levels for specific stroke and heart attack symptoms in older US adults with cognitive impairment and especially for members of this group who live alone.
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- Phoebe Tran
- Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Biostatistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Park KS. Predictors of anticipated coping behavior at myocardial infarction symptom onset among a nationwide sample of Korean adults. Epidemiol Health 2021; 43:e2021006. [PMID: 33445822 PMCID: PMC8060522 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2021006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This cross-sectional study based on the health belief model investigated predictors of anticipated coping behavior at myocardial infarction (MI) symptom onset using secondary data from the 2017 Korea Community Health Survey. METHODS Modifying variables (socioeconomic, health knowledge, perceived threat) were selected as independent variables and anticipated coping behavior at MI symptom onset as the dependent variable. Calling 911 was classified as the correct anticipated coping behavior, while visiting a hospital or an oriental hospital, calling family, and others were classified as incorrect. RESULTS Of 227,740 participants, 83.2% reported correct anticipated coping behaviors. The likelihood of calling 911 was low if participants experienced atypical symptoms (jaw, neck, back, arm, and shoulder pain), even if they were aware of those symptoms. However, 69.9% of participants who were aware of typical symptoms (chest pain) stated that they would call-911. Sex, age, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and awareness of MI symptoms affected the correct anticipated coping behavior. CONCLUSIONS Correct coping abilities among the general public are vitally important for early treatment of MI patients and reduction of hospitalization time. Members of the general public in their 20s and 30s, 60 years of age or older, with cardiovascular risk factors (male sex, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity), and who are not aware of MI symptoms should be educated about the typical and atypical symptoms of MI. Emergency medical services should be called without delay if needed, and public relations activities should be carried out to raise awareness that anyone can use emergency medical services.
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Abdo Ahmed AA, Mohammed Al-Shami A, Jamshed S, Fata Nahas AR, Mohamed Ibrahim MI. Public Awareness of and Action towards Heart Attack Symptoms: An Exploratory Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17238982. [PMID: 33276636 PMCID: PMC7729488 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17238982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still the leading cause of mortality worldwide, and Malaysia is not an exception in this regard. The current research is an attempt to explore symptom awareness of and necessary actions in response to heart attack (HA) among lay public. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study design, and a survey was conducted from May to July 2018 among general public in Kuantan, Pahang state, Malaysia. Results: A total of 393 respondents recruited. Slightly more than one-fourth of the respondents (26.35%) were aware of HA symptoms like pain and/or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back, while 71.65% showed awareness only of chest pain or discomfort as symptoms. Only 35.6% reported to call an ambulance if they experience someone suffering from HA symptoms, while 82% recognized ≥1 symptom, and only 11.5% recognized all five HA symptoms. Very few respondents, i.e., 1.3% reported awareness about correct recognition of all five HA symptoms. Respondents who had diabetes and hypercholesteremia were more likely to recognize all five HA symptoms. For those who had excellent awareness of all five HA symptoms, the odds ratio (OR) were significantly higher among single respondents (OR 0.023; 95% CI 0.001–0.594), Malay (OR 0.376; 95% CI 0.193–0.733), and those who received information associated with HA (OR 7.540; 95% CI 2.037–27.914). However, those who were aware that HA requires quick treatment had significantly low odds ratio (OR 0.176; 95% CI 0.044–0.710). Conclusions: The awareness of and action towards the signs and symptoms of HA among the public were poor.
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- Abdullah Abdulmajid Abdo Ahmed
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia; (A.A.A.A.); (A.M.A.-S.); (S.J.); (A.R.F.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia; (A.A.A.A.); (A.M.A.-S.); (S.J.); (A.R.F.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia; (A.A.A.A.); (A.M.A.-S.); (S.J.); (A.R.F.N.)
- Qualitative Research-Methodological Application in Health Sciences Research Group, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuatan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia; (A.A.A.A.); (A.M.A.-S.); (S.J.); (A.R.F.N.)
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- Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +974-4403-5580; Fax: +974-4403-5551
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Birnbach B, Höpner J, Mikolajczyk R. Cardiac symptom attribution and knowledge of the symptoms of acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2020; 20:445. [PMID: 33054718 PMCID: PMC7557019 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-020-01714-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Since the knowledge of the symptoms of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) may reduce the decision time for patients to seek help in case of an AMI, we aimed to summarize evidence on the knowledge of the AMI symptoms and the symptom attribution in case of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS Therefore, we systematically searched the databases PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and Cochrane Library for relevant studies published between January 1, 2008 and 2019 (last search August 1, 2019). RESULTS A total of 86 studies were included, with a composite sample size of 354,497 participants. The weighted mean of the knowledge scores for the symptoms of AMI of 14,420 participants from the general population, was 42.1% (when maximum score was considered 100%) and 69.5% for 7642 cardiac patients. There was a substantially better level of knowledge for six symptoms ('chest pain or discomfort', 'shortness of breath', 'pain or discomfort in arms or shoulders', 'feeling weak, lightheaded, or faint', 'pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back', and 'sweating') (49.8-88.5%) compared to the four less obvious/atypical symptoms 'stomach or abdominal discomfort', 'nausea or vomiting', 'headache', and 'feeling of anxiety' (8.7-36.7%). Only 45.1% of 14,843 patients, who experienced ACS, have correctly attributed their symptoms to a cardiac cause. CONCLUSION In conclusion, we found a moderate to good knowledge of "classic" and insufficient knowledge of less obvious symptoms of AMI. This might suggest that increasing knowledge about less obvious symptoms of AMI could be beneficial. It appears also important to address cardiac attribution of symptoms.
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- Benedikt Birnbach
- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Park KS. Factors affecting awareness of myocardial infarction symptoms among the general public in Korea. Epidemiol Health 2020; 42:e2020032. [PMID: 32512667 PMCID: PMC7340619 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2020032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to determine the level of awareness of myocardial infarction (MI) symptoms among the general public in Korea and identify factors affecting awareness of MI symptoms using data from the 2017 Korea Community Health Survey (KCHS). METHODS This is a cross-sectional study using KCHS data. Based on five questions about MI symptoms, participants were divided into an awareness group (replied ‘yes’ to all five questions) and an unawareness group (replied ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to at least one of five questions) for analysis. RESULTS Of a total of 228,281 participants, 42.4% were aware of MI symptoms. There was a high level of awareness of chest pain and shortness of breath, but a low level of awareness of gastrointestinal symptoms and pain in the arm, shoulder, jaw, neck, and back. While women had a higher level of overall awareness relative to men, they showed a lower level of awareness regarding chest pain and discomfort. The factors affecting awareness of MI symptoms were gender, age, education level, occupation, smoking, drinking, physical inactivity, and cardiovascular disease risk factors. CONCLUSIONS In order to enhance awareness of MI symptoms among the general population, appropriate education and promotion efforts must be implemented based on gender, age, education level, and occupation. Moreover, active efforts by the government, educational institutions, and medical institutions are necessary to improve awareness of both typical and atypical MI symptoms. Furthermore, health policies to promote reduced smoking and drinking and increased physical activity, as well as continuous monitoring and management of individuals with cardiovascular disease risk factors, are required.
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Mahajan S, Valero-Elizondo J, Khera R, Desai NR, Blankstein R, Blaha MJ, Virani SS, Kash BA, Zoghbi WA, Krumholz HM, Nasir K. Variation and Disparities in Awareness of Myocardial Infarction Symptoms Among Adults in the United States. JAMA Netw Open 2019; 2:e1917885. [PMID: 31851350 PMCID: PMC6991230 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.17885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Prompt recognition of myocardial infarction symptoms is critical for timely access to lifesaving emergency cardiac care. However, patients with myocardial infarction continue to have a delayed presentation to the hospital. OBJECTIVE To understand the variation and disparities in awareness of myocardial infarction symptoms among adults in the United States. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This cross-sectional study used data from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey among adult residents of the United States, assessing awareness of the 5 following common myocardial infarction symptoms among different sociodemographic subgroups: (1) chest pain or discomfort, (2) shortness of breath, (3) pain or discomfort in arms or shoulders, (4) feeling weak, lightheaded, or faint, and (5) jaw, neck, or back pain. The response to a perceived myocardial infarction (ie, calling emergency medical services vs other) was also assessed. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Prevalence and characteristics of individuals who were unaware of myocardial infarction symptoms and/or chose not to call emergency medical services in response to these symptoms. RESULTS Among 25 271 individuals (13 820 women [51.6%; 95% CI, 50.8%-52.4%]; 17 910 non-Hispanic white individuals [69.9%; 95% CI, 68.2%-71.6%]; and 21 826 individuals [82.7%; 95% CI, 81.5%-83.8%] born in the United States), 23 383 (91.8%; 95% CI, 91.0%-92.6%) considered chest pain or discomfort a symptom of myocardial infarction; 22 158 (87.0%; 95% CI, 86.1%-87.8%) considered shortness of breath a symptom; 22 064 (85.7%; 95% CI, 84.8%-86.5%) considered pain or discomfort in arm a symptom; 19 760 (77.0%; 95% CI, 76.1%-77.9%) considered feeling weak, lightheaded, or faint a symptom; and 16 567 (62.6%; 95% CI, 61.6%-63.7%) considered jaw, neck, or back pain a symptom. Overall, 14 075 adults (53.0%; 95% CI, 51.9%-54.1%) were aware of all 5 symptoms, whereas 4698 (20.3%; 95% CI, 19.4%-21.3%) were not aware of the 3 most common symptoms and 1295 (5.8%; 95% CI, 5.2%-6.4%) were not aware of any symptoms. Not being aware of any symptoms was associated with male sex (odds ratio [OR], 1.23; 95% CI, 1.05-1.44; P = .01), Hispanic ethnicity (OR, 1.89; 95% CI, 1.47-2.43; P < .001), not having been born in the United States (OR, 1.85; 95% CI, 1.47-2.33; P < .001), and having a lower education level (OR, 1.31; 95% CI, 1.09-1.58; P = .004). Among 294 non-Hispanic black or Hispanic individuals who were not born in the United States, belonged to the low-income or lowest-income subgroup, were uninsured, and had a lower education level, 61 (17.9%; 95% CI, 13.3%-23.6%) were not aware of any symptoms. This group had 6-fold higher odds of not being aware of any symptoms (OR, 6.34; 95% CI, 3.92-10.26; P < .001) compared with individuals without these characteristics. Overall, 1130 individuals (4.5%; 95% CI, 4.0%-5.0%) chose a different response than calling emergency medical services in response to a myocardial infarction. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Many adults in the United States remain unaware of the symptoms of and appropriate response to a myocardial infarction. In this study, several sociodemographic subgroups were associated with a higher risk of not being aware. They may benefit the most from targeted public health initiatives.
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- Shiwani Mahajan
- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, Connecticut
- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston, Texas
- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, Connecticut
- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Program, Cardiovascular Division and Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- The Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas
- Section of Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston, Texas
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, Connecticut
- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston, Texas
- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas
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Ahmed AAA, Al-Shami AM, Jamshed S, Fata Nahas AR. Development of questionnaire on awareness and action towards symptoms and risk factors of heart attack and stroke among a Malaysian population. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1300. [PMID: 31619202 PMCID: PMC6796340 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7596-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background The awareness of symptoms and action towards heart attack and stroke is important to reduce the morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries. The aim of this study was to develop a questionnaire on awareness and action towards symptoms and risk factors of heart attack and stroke among lay public in Malaysia. The questionnaire was developed in both English and Bahasa Melayu. Methods Primarily the questions were generated in English. Face and content validity were performed by five experts in Pharmacy Practice and Medicine. A translation as per guidelines into Malay language was performed; followed by face-to-face interview of 96 lay public in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. For internal consistency, reliability was assessed utilizing Cronbach’s alpha. Results The mean ± SD of the awareness and action towards heart attack symptoms and risk factors was 65.52 ± 6.3, with a good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.75), whereas the mean of the awareness and action towards stroke symptoms and risk factors was 61.93 ± 7.11, with an accepted internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.86). Conclusion The current validation research showed that the developed questionnaire is valid and reliable for assessing the awareness and action towards symptoms and risk factors of heart attack and stroke among lay public in Malaysia.
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- Abdullah Abdulmajid Abdo Ahmed
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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Steele L, Palmer J, Lloyd A, Fotheringham J, Iqbal J, Grech ED. Impact of socioeconomic status on survival following ST-elevation myocardial infarction in a universal healthcare system. Int J Cardiol 2019; 276:26-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.11.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Yonemoto N, Kada A, Yokoyama H, Nonogi H. Public awareness of the need to call emergency medical services following the onset of acute myocardial infarction and associated factors in Japan. J Int Med Res 2018; 46:1747-1755. [PMID: 29490526 PMCID: PMC5991256 DOI: 10.1177/0300060518757639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objectives Early recognition of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and early activation of emergency medical services (EMS) are essential to reduce delays in patient care. We investigated public awareness of the need to call EMS at onset of AMI and evaluated associated factors. Methods In January 2008, a nationwide population-based survey using quota sampling was conducted in Japan. The primary outcome measure was responsiveness to promptly calling EMS at AMI onset, subdivided by on-time (daytime) and off-time (nights and holidays) hours. Results In total, 1200 participants were surveyed. Their mean age was 46.3 years (standard deviation, 17.4), and 50.3% (n=604) were women. A total of 11.6% (n=139) answered that they would call EMS during on-time hours, and 27.5% (n=330) stated that they would call during off-time hours. Multivariable analysis showed that the participants’ age, female sex, education level, and self-confidence regarding their understanding of AMI were significant associated factors. The associated factors were almost identical during the off-time hours; only sex was no longer significant. Conclusions Public awareness of the need to call EMS at AMI onset in Japan was low. Previous intervention studies that were not effective may not have targeted groups with significant risk factors.
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- Naohiro Yonemoto
- 1 Department of Biostatistics, Kyoto University School of Public Health, Kyoto, Japan
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- 2 Department of Clinical Trial and Research, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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Villablanca AC, Slee C, Lianov L, Tancredi D. Outcomes of a Clinic-Based Educational Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention by Race, Ethnicity, and Urban/Rural Status. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2016; 25:1174-1186. [PMID: 27356155 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2015.5387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Heart disease is the leading killer of women and remains poorly recognized in high-risk groups. We assessed baseline knowledge gaps and efficacy of a survey-based educational intervention. METHODS Four hundred seventy-two women in clinical settings completed pre-/post-surveys for knowledge of: heart disease as the leading killer, risk factors (general and personal levels), heart attack/stroke symptoms, and taking appropriate emergency action. They received a clinic-based educational intervention delivered by healthcare professionals in the course of their clinical care. Change score analyses tested pre-/post-differences in knowledge after the educational intervention, comparing proportions by race, ethnicity, and urban/nonurban status. RESULTS Knowledge and awareness was low in all groups, especially for American Indian women (p < 0.05). Awareness was overall highest for heart disease as the leading killer, but it was the lowest for taking appropriate action (13% of Hispanic, 13% of American Indian, 29% of African American, and 18% of nonurban women; p < 0.05). For all women, knowledge of the major risk factors was low (58%) as was knowledge of their personal levels for risk factors (73% awareness for hypertension, 54% for cholesterol, and 50% for diabetes). The intervention was effective (% knowledge gain) in all groups of women, particularly for raising awareness of: (1) heart disease as the leading killer in American Indian (25%), Hispanic (18%), and nonurban (15%) women; (2) taking appropriate action for American Indian (80%), African American (64%), non-Hispanic (55%), and urban (56%) women; (3) heart disease risk factors for Hispanic (56%) and American Indian (47%) women; and (4) heart disease and stroke symptoms in American Indian women (54% and 25%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Significant knowledge gaps persist for heart disease in high-risk women, suggesting that these gaps and groups should be targeted by educational programs. We specify areas of need, and we demonstrate efficacy of a clinic-based educational intervention that can be of utility to busy healthcare professionals.
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- Amparo C Villablanca
- 1 Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of California , Davis, Davis, California
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- 2 Clinical Affairs Division, University of California , Davis Medical Center, Davis, California
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- 3 Department of Internal Medicine, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, University of California , Davis, Davis, California
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- 4 Department of Pediatrics, Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, University of California , Davis, Davis, California
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Kim HS, Lee H, Kim K, Park HK, Park KS, Kang GW, Shin HY, Kim RB, Oh GJ, Seo JH, Lee YH. The General Public's Awareness of Early Symptoms of and Emergency Responses to Acute Myocardial Infarction and Related Factors in South Korea: A National Public Telephone Survey. J Epidemiol 2016; 26:233-41. [PMID: 26853101 PMCID: PMC4848321 DOI: 10.2188/jea.je20150074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Prompt treatment affects prognosis and survival after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) onset. This study evaluated the awareness of early symptoms of AMI and knowledge of appropriate responses on symptom occurrence, along with related factors. METHODS Participants' knowledge of the early symptoms of and responses to AMI onset were investigated using a random digit dialing survey. We included 9600 residents of 16 metropolitan cities and provinces in Korea. RESULTS The proportions of respondents who were aware of early symptoms of AMI ranged from 32.9% (arm or shoulder pain) to 79.1% (chest pain and discomfort). Of the respondents, 67.0% would call an ambulance if someone showed signs of AMI, 88.7% knew ≥1 symptom, 10.9% knew all five symptoms, and 3.1% had excellent knowledge (correct identification of all five AMI symptoms, not answering "Yes" to the trap question, and correctly identifying calling an ambulance as the appropriate response when someone is exhibiting AMI symptoms). The odds ratio (OR) for having excellent knowledge was significantly higher for those who graduated college or higher (OR 3.42; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.09-10.76) than for those with less than a primary school education, as well as for subjects with AMI advertisement exposure (OR 1.49; 95% CI, 1.10-2.02) and with knowledge of AMI (OR 1.63; 95% CI, 1.16-2.27). The 60- to 79-year-old group had significantly lower OR for excellent knowledge than the 20- to 39-year-old group (OR 0.53; 95% CI, 0.28-0.99). CONCLUSIONS Awareness of AMI symptoms and the appropriate action to take after symptom onset in South Korea was poor. Therefore, educational and promotional strategies to increase the overall awareness in the general public, especially in the elderly and those with low education levels, are needed.
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- Hee-Sook Kim
- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University
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Cheung WY, Levin R, Setoguchi S. Appropriateness of cardiovascular care in elderly adult cancer survivors. Med Oncol 2013; 30:561. [DOI: 10.1007/s12032-013-0561-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2012] [Accepted: 03/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hong MK. Recent Advances in the Treatment of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. SCIENTIFICA 2012; 2012:683683. [PMID: 24278728 PMCID: PMC3820598 DOI: 10.6064/2012/683683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2012] [Accepted: 09/12/2012] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) represents the most urgent condition for patients with coronary artery disease. Prompt diagnosis and therapy, mainly with primary angioplasty using stents, are important in improving not only acute survival but also long-term prognosis. Recent advances in angioplasty devices, including manual aspiration catheters and drug-eluting stents, and pharmacologic therapy, such as potent antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents, have significantly enhanced the acute outcome for these patients. Continuing efforts to educate the public and to decrease the door-to-balloon time are essential to further improve the outcome for these high-risk patients. Future research to normalize the left ventricular function by autologous stem cell therapy may also contribute to the quality of life and longevity of the patients surviving STEMI.
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- Mun K. Hong
- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Cardiology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, 1111 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025, USA
- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 W. 168th St., New York, NY 10032, USA
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