ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2022
Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about acute coronary syndrome among patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Abstract
backgroundAcute coronary syndrome (ACS) morbidity and mortality are rising in low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. The shift in health-care resources from communicable diseases to chronic conditions has created formidable health-care challenges.
objectiveThe objective of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs among ACS patients.
methodsA cross-sectional design was used to enroll participants admitted to one of 3 emergency units in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about ACS was measured using modified ACS response index questionaries.
resultsParticipant's (N = 330) mean age was 57.9 ± 14.1, majority male (n = 219, 66.36%). Half of the study participants have inadequate Knowledge (n = 147, 44.6%), unfavorable attitudes (n = 152, 46%), and belief (n = 153, 46.4%) about ACS symptoms even after being diagnosed and treated in the emergency unit. The most frequently recognized ACS symptoms were chest discomfort (n = 274, 83%), fatigue (n = 267, 80.9%) and chest pain (n = 266, 80.6%) while Jaw pain (n = 101, 30%) neck pain (n = 146,44.2%), were less often recognized. Nearly two thirds of the participants (n = 214, 65%) would not prefer to use emergency medical services (EMS) to come to the hospital. Factors associated with adequate knowledge were age < 45 (AOR = 2.16, CI (1.1-4.0) p = 0.014), and female sex (AOR = 2.7, CI (1.5-4.4) p = 0.001) and diabetics (AOR = 1.9, (1.18-3.0) p = 0.008). Meanwhile, lack of formal education (AOR = 6.7, CI (3.1-14) p < 0.001) and unemployment (AOR = 2.0, CI (1.1-3.8) p = 0.021) were associated with unfavorable attitude. In addition, lack of social support (AOR = 1.9, (1.17-3.0) p = 0.009) and unfavorable attitude (AOR = 2.1, CI (1.3-3.4) p = 0.001) were significantly associated with unfavorable belief.
conclusionDespite receiving treatment for ACS in an emergency unit, roughly half of participants did not have adequate knowledge, favorable attitude and belief towards ACS. This elucidates there is significant communication gap between the health care providers and patients. The study findings stipulate there is a need to provide health awareness campaigns using different media outlet with special attention to the uneducated and unemployed groups. Furthermore, most participants were less likely to utilize emergency medical service, which should be further investigated and addressed.
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