Comparison of Cardiovascular Health Status and Health Behaviors in Korean Women based on Household Income
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 831-843, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-107734
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
In this study cardiovascular health status and health behavior of Korean women based on their household income were explored.METHODS:
For this cross-sectional study, 91 women residing in the community were recruited to complete survey questionnaires and biophysical tests including blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI), body fat rate, waist circumference (WC), and blood chemistry tests.RESULTS:
Compared to non-low income women (NLIW), low income women (LIW) were more likely to be older, less educated, and jobless, and further more LIW were postmenopause and reported having been diagnosed with hypertension or hypercholesterolemia. Significant differences were found in systolic BP, triglyceride level, BMI, body fat rate, and WC between the groups. Two fifths of the LIW had indications for metabolic syndrome. Their 10-yr risk estimate of myocardioal infarction or coronary death demonstrated a higher probability than that of NLIW. Although these significant differences were due to age gap between the groups, advanced age is known to be one of the key characteristics of LIW as well as a non-modifiable risk factor.CONCLUSION:
Effective community programs for vulnerable women at risk of cardiovascular disease should be based on strategies targeting unhealthy behaviors and modifiable risk factors.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Blood Chemical Analysis
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Blood Pressure
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Health Behavior
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Body Mass Index
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Family Characteristics
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Health Status
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Risk Factors
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Body Fat Distribution
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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