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Showing 5 results for Physical Activity
Mohammad Hoseini, Farhad Rahmani-Nia, Nader Samami, Rastegar Hoseini,
Volume 2, Issue 3 (12-2013)
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Abstract Aim.The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship of nutrition knowledge and physical activity level with total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) in men with myocardial infarction (MI). Background. Myocardial infarction is the most common cardiovascular disease and considered as the main cause of mortality in the world including Iran. The studies show modification of unhealthy lifestyle is a preventive method in cardiovascular diseases.Nutrition knowledge and physical activity are important factors in reducing serum lipid levels and prevention of cardiovascular disease, particularly myocardial infarction. Modification and promotion of nutrition knowledge and physical activity levels in individuals with history of cardiovascular disease may reduce the risk of myocardial infarction. Method. This is a quasi-experimental study in which 150 men from Milad Hospital in Tehran (mean age of 58.01 with standard deviation of 3.58 years, mean weight of 80.8 with standard deviation of 13.18 Kg, and mean height 174.24 cm with standard deviation 6.43 cm) were selected by Morgan table to fill two questionnaires of nutrition knowledge (Wardle 1999) and of physical activity level. After 12 hours fasting, HDL-C, LDL-C and total cholesterol levels were measured in all subjects. The data was analyzed in the significance level of 0.05. Findings. The findings showed that there was a statistically significant correlation of nutrition knowledge and physical activity level with LDL-C and total cholesterol in adult men with MI, but no significant correlation with HDL-C was found. Conclusion. According to the results, with promoting nutrition knowledge and physical activity level in men with MI, the risk of cardiovascular diseases (especially myocardial infarction) can be controlled.
Milad Borji, Mohammadreza Bastami, Yosra Bastami, Milad Azami, Hamed Tavan,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (9-2015)
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Aim. This study was conducted to assess physical activity in elderly people with heart disease, in Ilam, Iran.
Background. Regarding the increasing number of elderly people, paying attention to their health is of great importance. Regular physical activity is being regarded as a way of reinforcing the immune system and preventing non-communicable diseases.
Method. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 240 elderly patients admitted to post CCU and CCU of hospitals in Ilam, Iran. The sample was recruited by convenience sampling method. The questionnaire “Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity” (RAPA) was used to assess physical activity. SPSS version 17 was used to analyze the data through descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics.
Findings. Of 240 elderly people participated in the study, 108 were male and 122 were female. Only 5% of the subjects had appropriate physical activity according to the World Health Organization classification. Physical activity was found to be statistically related with age, education, income, occupation, and marital status.
Conclusion. Physical activity was at a low level among older adults. It is necessary to take interventions for improving physical activity in elderly people. It is suggested to teach them appropriate life style in terms of physical activity.
Arezoo Tabrizi, Majid Gholipour,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (6-2016)
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Aim. This study aimed to determine predictive power of obesity indices, cardiovascular fitness and physical activity in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in male and female college students. Background. Given the high mortality due to cardiovascular diseases from the young age caused by obesity and physical inactivity, the primary prevention, especially at an early age can be a solution to avoid the disease. Initial screening by simple, secure and affordable methods for prevention is essential. Method. A total of 223 students (150 males, age 20.33±1.71 and 73 females, age 20.36±1.72) participated in this cross-sectional descriptive study. Data were obtained using a questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, and cardiovascular fitness (VO2max). Independent t-tests was used to show difference between gender in terms of variables, ANOVA was used to determine the differences among groups of male and female separately, whose had the different number of risk factors, and Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficient were used to determine the correlation of obesity indices and VO2max with metabolic risk factors, and the ROC curves was used to measure the power of predicting and the cut-off points of cardiovascular risk factors. Findings.Statistically significant correlation was found between obesity indices and metabolic risk factors (other than blood glucose and systolic blood pressure in males). As the number of metabolic risk factors increased, elevation in obesity indices in females and the reduction of VO2max in males were significant. All obesity indices were within normal range. Cut-off points calculated by the ROC were 21.11 for body mass index and 75.15, 0.44 and 75.50, 0.47 for waist circumference and the waist-to-height ratio, for males and females respectively. Conclusion. The findings of this study showed that the obesity indices are more powerful than physical activity levels and VO2max for predicting the possibility of cardiovascular disease among students.
Amir Tabatabaee, Esmaeil Mohammadnejad,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (3-2021)
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Aim. The purpose of this study is to review studies that have investigated the effect of family-centered self-care program on the activity of people with cardiovascular disease after hospital discharge.
Background. Adherence to medication, diet and physical activity in people with cardiovascular disease is very crucial to prevent readmission, independence in daily activities, and complications.
Method. In this review study, a comprehensive search of scientific databases and search engines such as Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Medline using the keywords cardiovascular disease, adherence to treatment regimen, and family-centered self-care program in both Persian and English languages was done to find articles published between 2000 and 2020.
Findings. Family-centered post-discharge self-care program can be a principled and effective method to increase adherence to medication, diet and physical activity in heart people with cardiovascular disease.
Conclusion. One of the most important factors in effectiveness of self-care is active family participation and family-centered self-care, which can be effective in three areas after the discharge of people with cardiovascular disease.
Amir Tabatabaee, Esmaeil Mohammadnejad, Ali Karimi, Zahra Salehi, Fatemeh Sadat Izadi-Avanji,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (3-2022)
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Aim. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of family-centered self-care program based on home visits on adherence to physical activity of patients with acute coronary syndrome
Background. Coronary artery disease is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases. The importance of physical activity as an important factor in controlling and preventing the recurrence of the disease in these patients. Adherence to physical activity in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has a significant effect on preventing re-hospitalization and reducing complications.
Method. In this semi-experimental study conducted in 2021-2002, 72 people with ACS were randomly divided into experimental and control groups (32 people in each group). For the control group, routine interventions, and for the experimental group, family-centered self-care was delivered. Data collection tools were demographic questionnaire and Beck's physical activity level questionnaire.
Findings. Before intervention, there was no statistically significant difference between groups in the mean score of adherence to physical activity. Immediately after the intervention, the mean score in the experimental and control group was 6.31±2.01 and 5.98±1.21, respectively, indicating a statistical significant difference between groups. One and half month after the intervention, the mean score in the experimental and control group was 9.14±1.44 and 78±0.9, respectively, showing a statistical significant difference between groups.
Conclusion. Family-centered self-care in patients with acute coronary syndrome is effective on adherence to physical activity of these patients. Therefore, it is recommended to use this educational method as one of the effective and non-pharmacological methods for people with ACS in medical centers and at home to improve the quality of life among these patients.
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