Inflammation is related to unbalanced cardiac autonomic functions in hypertension: an observational study

Hacıhasanoğlu, Rabia; Gözüm, Sebahat; Çapık, Cantürk

doi:10.5152/akd.2012.068

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“…These instruments enable the identification of patients’ 9 educational needs and of specific conditions involving paradigms of health and disease, which are likely to change. 10 Thus, the aim of this study was to develop and psychometrically validate an instrument to assess the knowledge about the disease of patients enrolled in CR programs (HIPER-Q).…”

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Development and Psychometric Validation of HIPER-Q to Assess Knowledge of Hypertensive Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Santos¹,

Bonin²,

Martins³

et al. 2017

Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia

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BackgroundThe absence of instruments capable of measuring the level of knowledge of hypertensive patients in cardiac rehabilitation programs about their disease reflects the lack of specific recommendations for these patients.ObjectiveTo develop and validate a questionnaire to evaluate the knowledge of hypertensive patients in cardiac rehabilitation programs about their disease.MethodsA total of 184 hypertensive patients (mean age 60.5 ± 10 years, 66.8% men) were evaluated. Reproducibility was assessed by calculation of the intraclass correlation coefficient using the test-retest method. Internal consistency was assessed by the Cronbach’s alpha and the construct validity by the exploratory factorial analysis.ResultsThe final version of the instrument had 17 questions organized in areas considered important for patient education. The instrument proposed showed a clarity index of 8.7 (0.25). The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.804 and the Cronbach’s correlation coefficient was 0.648. Factor analysis revealed five factors associated with knowledge areas. Regarding the criterion validity, patients with higher education level and higher family income showed greater knowledge about hypertension.ConclusionThe instrument has a satisfactory clarity index and adequate validity, and can be used to evaluate the knowledge of hypertensive participants in cardiac rehabilitation programs.

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Development and Psychometric Validation of HIPER-Q to Assess Knowledge of Hypertensive Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Santos¹,

Bonin²,

Martins³

et al. 2017

Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia

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“…High fructose intake increases the number of low-density lipoprotein, decreases particle sizes with atherogenic effect, increases the expression of adhesion molecules in endothelial cells and triggers coronary pathophysiology and thus may cause atherosclerosis [10]. Some researches also show the relation between increased fructose intake and oxidative stress and inflammation which have a role in the pathophysiology of carotid artery atherosclerosis [11][12][13][14].…”

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High fructose intake may be related to carotid artery stenosis

Kuyumcu

2021

Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory

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Aim: It is known that high fructose intake is related to cardiovascular diseases but there is a limited number of researches in this era. The objective of this research is to evaluate the relation between Carotid Artery Stenosis (CAS) and high fructose intake. Material And Methods:The patients are categorized into three groups: Patients with CAS≥60% (60 patients), patients with CAS<60% (60 patients) and patients with no carotid atherosclerosis (60 patients). Nutrient intake level of patients is observed and recorded by 24-Hour Dietary Recall Forms and the intake frequency of high-fructose dietary is enquired.Physical activity levels are also evaluated. All the collected data is compared among the groups.Results: Fructose intake among ordinary people is found to be lower than the patients with CAS<60% (p<0.001). Besides, fructose intake of patients with CAS<60% is lower than fructose intake of patients with CAS≥60%. Multivariate regression analysis showed that high fructose intake is an independent risk factor for carotid stenosis over 60% (p<0.001). Fructose intake levels were higher in the calcific plaque group than in the non-calcific plaque group (p<0.001). Conclusions:We determined a high fructose intake in patients with CAS. In light of our research data, we consider high fructose intake to have a potential role in the pathophysiology of CAS.

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“…There are various tools for measuring self-efficacy in the literature. Many of these tools assess general or condition/ disease-specific self-efficacy [18], such as the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale [19], Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale [20,21], Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale [22], Generalized Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale [23,24], Self-Efficacy Scale [25], General Self-Efficacy Scale [26], COPD Self-Efficacy Scale [27], and Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form [28]. On the other hand, these available instruments evaluate generic or just a single disease or condition-specific self-efficacy level.…”

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Validity and reliability study of the Turkish version of the self-efficacy for managing chronic disease 6-item scale

İNCİRKUŞ¹,

Nahcivan²

2020

Turk J Med Sci

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Background/aim: The measurement of self-efficacy is an important step toward improving chronic disease management, enhancing adherence to treatment, and assessing patients with chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale. Materials and methods: In this methodological study, the sample consisted of 211 patients receiving chronic disease care in 2 family health centers in İstanbul, Turkey. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, concurrent validity, Cronbach's alpha, item-total correlation, and test-retest reliability. Results: Most of the sample were women (72%), primary school graduates (41.7%), hypertensive (68.7%), and had comorbidities (68.2%). The mean age of the sample was 60.5 ± 10.9. The scale mean was 5.66 ± 2.28. Cronbach's alpha reliability was 0.90. Item-total correlations were between 0.64-0.85 and test-retest reliability was high (R = 0.95, P < 0.001). A positive, significant correlation was found in concurrent validity. According to the results of factor analysis, the scale had a 2-dimensional structure. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale is a valid and reliable instrument to assess perceived the self-efficacy level of patient with chronic disease.

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Inflammation is related to unbalanced cardiac autonomic functions in hypertension: an observational study

Cited by 15 publications

References 21 publications

Development and Psychometric Validation of HIPER-Q to Assess Knowledge of Hypertensive Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Development and Psychometric Validation of HIPER-Q to Assess Knowledge of Hypertensive Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation

High fructose intake may be related to carotid artery stenosis

Validity and reliability study of the Turkish version of the self-efficacy for managing chronic disease 6-item scale

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