Key result
Health literacy was associated with improvements in physical activity and sedentary behaviors in older patients with coronary artery disease.
Why the study?
Evidence regarding associations among health literacy, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors for secondary prevention in older patients with coronary artery disease remains limited.
Does health literacy influence physical activity and sedentary behaviors in older patients with coronary artery disease?
Cross-Sectional (n=186)
Does health literacy influence physical activity and sedentary behaviors in older patients with coronary artery disease?
Health literacy is positively associated with physical activity and reduced sedentary behaviors in older patients with coronary artery disease, highlighting its importance in secondary prevention programs.
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Hypothesis-generating for literacy interventions; should not yet change secondary prevention practice in older CAD.
BACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease is a chronic condition that requires continuous adherence to healthy behaviors. Adhering to physical activity and reducing prolonged sedentary behavior are important for the physical health of older patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Health literacy is increasingly recognized as a key factor in secondary prevention for these patients. However, evidence regarding the associations among health literacy, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors for secondary prevention in older patients with coronary artery disease remains limited. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of limited health literacy and the influence of health literacy on physical activity and sedentary behaviors in older patients with CAD. METHODS: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from May to December 2022 in South Korea. A total of 186 patients aged 65 and older diagnosed with coronary artery disease participated. Data on health literacy, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors were collected through self-reported questionnaires and electronic medical records. CONCLUSIONS: Our main findings showed that health literacy can facilitate improvements in physical activity and sedentary behaviors. Health literacy can facilitate health decisions for secondary prevention in older patients with CAD. Thus, healthcare professionals should assess patient health literacy and illness severity when designing secondary prevention programs.
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Shin et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary artery disease (n=186). Health literacy was evaluated on Physical activity and sedentary behaviors (p=<0.001). Health literacy was associated with improvements in physical activity and sedentary behaviors in older patients with coronary artery disease.
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