Health Behavior Regarding Cardiovascular Diseases Among Nepali Adults

Poudel, Kritika; Sumi, Naomi

doi:10.1007/s10900-017-0376-x

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“…These mothers also had a greater practice of screening than mothers with low education levels, which might be due to higher-educated mothers being more conscious about their health and more aware about cervical cancer. Several studies have supported the positive relationship between education level and high knowledge in Nepali context [33,34].…”

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Analyzing Awareness on Risk Factors, Barriers and Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Pairs of Nepali High School Students and Their Mothers

Poudel

Sumi

2019

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Providing information on increased cancer risks associated with certain behaviors might encourage adolescents to initiate protective behaviors. This study firstly determined the knowledge of risk factors and prevention of cervical cancer. Secondly, it checked an association between mothers’ screening practice and student’s knowledge. A descriptive, cross sectional study was conducted among 253 pairs of high school students and their mothers. Knowledge on cervical cancer was significantly lower among students and mothers. While cancer screening tests, maintenance of hygiene were considered as major preventive measures for cervical cancer, human papilloma vaccine was the least considered preventive measure. Students who were female, attended discussions on cancer and had a healthy diet had better awareness of cancer. Mothers of female students had better knowledge about cervical cancer than mothers of male students. Less perceived susceptibility and lack of knowledge were major obstacles among mothers, limiting cervical cancer screening to 15%. Although association between knowledge of students and screening practice of mothers was not clear, it was observed that cancer communication increased awareness of cervical cancer in both groups. Our findings showed a strong need for school-based cancer education program to address the issues of human papillomavirus vaccinations, cervical cancer risk and screening.

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Analyzing Awareness on Risk Factors, Barriers and Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Pairs of Nepali High School Students and Their Mothers

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2019

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“…This finding is consistent with the results of most studies in this field. 34 – 38 The perceived benefits most frequently mentioned by both genders were related to the positive effects of hypertension control on heart and brain stroke prevention, whereas the least frequently cited perceived benefits were related to the positive effects of hypertension control on the prevention of visual impairment. Similar results were obtained by Gibson et al 39 and Ford et al 40…”

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Comparison of Perceived Self-efficacy, Benefits, and Barriers of Hypertension Control between Male and Female Patients Referred to Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center in Tehran

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Naderi³

2023

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Background: Hypertension is a health problem. The purpose of the present study was to compare perceived self-efficacy, benefits, and barriers of hypertension control between male and female patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 400 patients referred to Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center in Tehran from August 2020 through March 2021. The convenience sampling method was used. The data collection tools consisted of a digital sphygmomanometer, a demographic form, and a researcher-made questionnaire of perceived benefits, barriers, and self-efficacy of hypertension control, whose validity and reliability were obtained. Results: The mean age of the male and female patients was 54.02±12.93 years and 56.48±12.10 years, respectively. The mean score of perceived barriers in women was lower than that in men, and the mean perceived self-efficacy in women was higher than that in men (P<0.001). According to the regression test, history of smoking in men and family history of hypertension and age in women were predictors of perceived benefits. Further, occupation and history of smoking in men and education level, family history of hypertension, and history of smoking in women were predictors of perceived barriers. Additionally, marital status, education level, and disease duration in men and education level, family history of hypertension, history of smoking, and age in women were predictors of perceived self-efficacy (P<0.050). Conclusion: In men, the mean score of perceived barriers was higher and the mean score of perceived self-efficacy was lower. Additionally, the predictors of each of these perceptions were determined.

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“…Sometimes, cultural practices, health misconceptions, and myths may be barriers to healthy behavior [17]. Hence, a qualitative approach should be taken to understanding the cultural beliefs and barriers to healthy behaviors.…”

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“…Another study conducted in Nepal also showed that women took cardiovascular diseases more seriously than did men. This condition may be because, in Nepal, females regarded as the sole caretaker of family members; hence, they may take health issues more seriously than males do [17].…”

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confidence: 99%