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Impact of Female Sex on Clinical Outcomes in the FIRE AND ICE Trial of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Original Articles
Conclusions: After catheter ablation of paroxysmal AF, female sex was associated with an almost 40% increase in the risks of primary efficacy failure and cardiovascular rehospitalization. Primary efficacy failure was also adversely impacted by a history of direct current cardioversion, whereas hypertension had a negative impact on cardiovascular rehospitalization. History of AF was the only predictor of repeat ablation. Clinical Trial Registration: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01490814.
Source: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology - April 26, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kuck, K.-H., Brugada, J., Furnkranz, A., Chun, K. R. J., Metzner, A., Ouyang, F., Schluter, M., Elvan, A., Braegelmann, K. M., Kueffer, F. J., Arentz, T., Albenque, J.-P., Kuhne, M., Sticherling, C., Tondo, C., on behalf of the FIRE AND ICE Investigators Tags: Catheter Ablation and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Atrial Fibrillation Original Articles Source Type: research

Beliefs and Preferences for Medical Research Among African-Americans
Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that certain beliefs about medical research participation and preferred study methodologies reported by African-Americans did not differ by age, gender, or level of education. This information about African-American’s beliefs and preferences regarding medical research should lead to an awareness of potential gains in African-American participation through the development of culturally sensitive medical research studies and methodologies.
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - May 16, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 2825: Impact of Beliefs about Medicines on the Level of Intentional Non-Adherence to the Recommendations of Elderly Patients with Hypertension
Conclusions: The overall level of intentional non-adherence among patients with hypertension is moderate, but approximately one third of patients with hypertension demonstrate a high level of non-adherence. Independent determinants of intentional non-adherence include concerns, elderly age, multimorbidity, and being single.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 10, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Natalia Świątoniowska-Lonc Jacek Pola ński Grzegorz Mazur Beata Jankowska-Pola ńska Tags: Article Source Type: research

A longitudinal study of symptoms beliefs in hypertension
Publication date: Available online 8 August 2015 Source:International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology Author(s): Genoveva Granados-Gámez, Jesús G. Roales-Nieto, Ana Gil-Luciano, Emilio Moreno-San Pedro, Verónica V. Márquez-Hernández A longitudinal study was conducted to assess the presence of beliefs about symptoms related to hypertension and the time since diagnosis in which they appear. A randomly selected sample of hypertensive patients (67% women, mean age 53.27 years and range 20-65) was divided into four groups according to the time from diagnosis. All patients (N =171) were interviewed at the b...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology - August 10, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Beliefs about medicine and medication adherence among hypertensive patients in the community setting
ConclusionsThe medication adherence level was considered low among hypertensive patients at the community level and the low adherence level was significantly associated with higher mean BP level. This study demonstrated the importance of patients ’ beliefs regarding the necessity of and concerns about medication and their association with medication adherence, with sharing medication being strongly associated with poor medication adherence. The findings from this study could be useful for planning strategies to improve adherence among comm unity dwelling hypertensive patients in Malaysia.
Source: Drugs and Therapy Perspectives - May 24, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Abstract 228: Assessing Knowledge, Perceptions, and Cultural Attitudes Towards Stroke in Elderly Korean-Americans: The Strengthening Our Korean Elders Through Community-Partnered Education (STROKE-COPE) Project Poster Session II
Conclusions: Elderly Korean-Americans have substantial risk for stroke, but possess both language and belief barriers that may interfere with stroke prevention and response. A stroke education curriculum tailored for elderly Korean-Americans must address these culturally specific beliefs to be effective.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Song, S., Son, J. B., Park, H., Park, H., Community Advisory Panel, T. S.-C., Ryan, G., Vickrey, B. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Definition and Management of Hypertension among Haitian Immigrants: A Qualitative Study.
Abstract Hypertension is a major health concern among Haitian immigrants, one of the largest Caribbean immigrant groups in the United States. Yet, little is known about how Hatian immigrants define and manage hypertension. For this qualitative study, face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 31 Haitian immigrants in Miami Dade County, Florida. Results indicated that most Haitian immigrants used the Haitian Creole word tansyon to represent hypertension. Tansyon was considered as either a normal condition of the human body or a maladi (illness). Both traditional biomedical and alternative approache...
Source: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved - August 21, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sanon MA, Mohammed SA, McCullagh MC Tags: J Health Care Poor Underserved Source Type: research

Healthcare Providers' Knowledge of Diets and Dietary Advice.
CONCLUSIONS: Providers report recommending different diets depending on specific risk factors and generally believe that their recommendations are evidence based. Substantial gaps between their knowledge and the randomized trial evidence regarding diet for disease prevention remain. PMID: 26332479 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Southern Medical Journal - September 5, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: South Med J Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 5331: Frequency of Breakfast Eating and Obesity Prevalence in Primary School Teachers
neffel There is a lack of research using objective measures about teachers’ physical characteristics and lifestyle. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationship between frequency of breakfast consumption and body size, body composition, blood pressure and lifestyle factors in teachers from Hungary. The study analyzed data collected from 99 female primary school teachers (50.6 ± 6.6 year) before the COVID-19 pandemic. Anthropometric and resting blood pressure measurements were taken for each participant. Questionnaires were used to assess lifestyle factors (i.e., physical activi...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 27, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Martina Uvacsek Georgina Simk ó Judit Boda-Ujlaky Zsuzsanna Kneffel Tags: Article Source Type: research

Accelerated DNA Methylation Aging in U.S. Military Veterans: Results From the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study.
CONCLUSION: Results of the study build on prior work demonstrating associations between accelerated DNA methylation aging and traumatic stress, highlighting a role for child sexual abuse in particular. They further underscore the importance of targeting negative beliefs about aging, which are modifiable, in prevention efforts designed to forestall accelerated DNA methylation aging. PMID: 30792041 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - February 24, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Am J Geriatr Psychiatry Source Type: research

Beyond Medication Adherence: The Role of Patients' Beliefs and Life Context in Blood Pressure Control.
We examined how patients' BP-related beliefs, and aspects of life context affect BP control, beyond medication adherence. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional telephone survey of primary care patients with hypertension between 2010 and 2011 (N=103; 93 had complete data on all variables and were included in the regression analyses). We assessed patient sociodemographics (including race/ethnicity), medication adherence, BP-related beliefs, aspects of life context, and used clinical BP assessments. Results: Regression models including sociodemographics, medication adherence, and either beliefs or context consistent...
Source: Ethnicity and Disease - October 24, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ethn Dis Source Type: research

Why Paying for Nutrition Saves Money on Health Care
The foods we eat play a central role in our health. The epidemics of our time—obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes—are intimately tied to unhealthy patterns of eating. But eating healthy is also expensive, making it particularly challenging for the 12% of US households who have to worry whether they can afford enough food each month. For the 41 million Americans living in these households, a common coping strategy is to purchase cheaper, less healthy foods in an effort to make their food budgets last longer. Over time, however, these unhealthy dietary patterns can have a significant impact on a person’...
Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories - October 2, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hilary K. Seligman, Seth A. Berkowitz and Sanjay Basu Tags: Uncategorized diet Diet/Nutrition food insecurity Food stamps Health Care health care costs Healthy Eating SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Source Type: news

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 6562: Relationship between Dietary Behaviors and Physical Activity and the Components of Metabolic Syndrome: A Case-Control Study
ska Poor diet and low physical activity play an important role in the etiopathogenesis of metabolic syndrome. The aim of this study was to analyze the association between nutrient intake, groups of food products and physical exercise undertaken and the components of metabolic syndrome (MS). The study included 330 patients with MS, and the control group comprised of 270 subjects without MS. The food intake was assessed using 24-h dietary recall, and a 13-item Food Frequency Questionnaire. To assess nutrition knowledge, a Beliefs and Eating Habits Questionnaire was used. The level of physical activity was assessed using ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 27, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ma łgorzata Godala Michalina Krzy żak Dominik Ma ślach Ewelina Gaszy ńska Tags: Article Source Type: research

Prospective associations between problematic eating attitudes in midchildhood and the future onset of adolescent obesity and high blood pressure Obesity and eating disorders
Conclusions: Problematic eating attitudes in midchildhood seem to be related to the development of obesity in adolescence, a relatively novel observation with potentially important public health implications for obesity control. PROBIT was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01561612 and isrctn.com as ISRCTN37687716.
Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - January 31, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Wade, K. H., Kramer, M. S., Oken, E., Timpson, N. J., Skugarevsky, O., Patel, R., Bogdanovich, N., Vilchuck, K., Davey Smith, G., Thompson, J., Martin, R. M. Tags: Obesity and Metabolism Research Articles, Nutritional Epidemiology Research Articles, Research Need: Impact of Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Obesity and eating disorders Source Type: research

Increased age and understanding about treatment linked to better antihypertensive adherence
Commentary on: Lo SH, Chau JP, Woo J, et al. Adherence to antihypertensive medication in older adults with hypertension. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2015. Published Online First: 13 Mar 2015. doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000251 Implications for practice and research Health professionals should assess the accuracy of patients and families beliefs about hypertension and the effectiveness of medications as a way to control blood pressure. Future large-scale studies could examine the potential of demographic factors (social network characteristics and age) and illness perceptions as predictors of medication adherence. Context Medication ad...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - December 15, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Astin, F. Tags: Care of the older person, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Hypertension Source Type: research