ABSTRACT
This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to identify types, frequency, methods, duration, and purpose of complementary therapies used by Indonesians with myocardial infarction. The majority of the respondents used biologically based therapies, with the most common subtype being herbs. The purpose of using biologically based therapies was for health promotion.
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Complementary Therapies/statistics & numerical data , Myocardial Infarction/therapy , Adult , Complementary Therapies/classification , Complementary Therapies/methods , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Indonesia , Male , Middle Aged , Myocardial Infarction/psychologyABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular health behaviors refer to the activities done by individuals to prevent recurrence, minimize risk factors, improve survival, reduce recurrent events, control cardiovascular disease, and help prevent further complications. Illness perception may determine these behaviors. This study is aimed to identify level of illness perception, cardiovascular health behaviors and illness perception predicting cardiovascular health behaviors among patients with ischemic heart disease. METHODS: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Altogether 114 samples were selected using convenience sampling technique. Data was collected by using pretested semi-structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: Illness perception was at moderate level (M= 148.05, SD= 12.86) which represented a moderate threatening perception. The score of cardiovascular health behaviors was at a high level (M=92.14, SD=10.72). CONCLUSIONS: The findings showed that illness perception can be a predictor of cardiovascular health behaviors.
