Effectiveness of educational program toward patients knowledge about risk factors of coronary heart disease at AL-Najaf center for cardiac surgery and trans theory

Abstract

Introduction: Coronary illness can regularly be without indication yet individuals with CHD have an expanded danger of angina (chest torment or uneasiness), cardiovascular failure, cardiovascular breakdown, and heart arrhythmias. Angina and respiratory failures are brought about by decreased or hindered blood stream to the heart. Methods: The current study used a quasi-experimental study design consist of two assessments (Pre-program, and exams after program) for study and also control group. The study done during the period from (23rd September 2019 to 4th July 2021) by applying an educational program on patient’s knowledge regarding risk factors of coronary heart disease at (NCCS&TCT)Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf city. A purposive, non-probability sample was selected for the patient who was reviewed for the Najaf Center for Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Catheterization.The sample consists of 74 patients who attend the periodic treatment schedule at the Najaf Center for Cardiac Surgery and Catheter Intervention.The data wascollected through the use of the questionnaire and data analysis by SPSS version 25. Results: The study showed that the A majority of patients participating in the program were males, about 70.8%. The average age of the participating patients ranges between (young adults and old adults).