Perception of risk of coronary heart disease among Jordanians

Ali A Ammouri, Geri Neuberger, Majd T Mrayyan and Shaher H Hamaideh

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2011, vol. 20, issue 1‐2, 197-203

Abstract: Aims and objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess perceptions of risk of coronary heart disease among Jordanians and its association with demographic variables and health behaviours. Background. Lack of accurate risk perception may prevent adults from considering the need for early preventive behaviours or seeking early life‐saving interventions in the presence of coronary heart disease symptoms. Design. A descriptive study. Methods. Using descriptive statistics and regression analysis, a convenience sample of 300 adults was used. Results. Older Jordanians had higher perception of risk of coronary heart disease (β = 0·237, p

Date: 2011
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