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Adolescent Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Follow-up Study

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  • Heather Lee Kilty

    (Brock University, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, hkilty@brocku.ca)

  • Dawn Prentice

    (Brock University, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada)

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the outcomes of a school nurse referral to a family physician for adolescents identified with elevated cholesterol or blood pressure risk factors. Method: Telephone survey interviews were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Findings: Data were collected on 178 adolescents through parent and adolescent interviews over a 3-month period. The main theme reported for not complying with the follow-up referral was that respondents did not perceive it as necessary or urgent. Of the approximately 60% who reportedly went to the physician, 58% had further tests, 10% were referred to specialists, and 3% were prescribed medications. Eating and exercise changes were reported by those who went for follow-up. Conclusion: Adolescent health-seeking behaviors can be influenced positively by school programs that involve families in discussion, nurses in risk identification, and referrals to physicians for follow-up.

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  • Heather Lee Kilty & Dawn Prentice, 2010. "Adolescent Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Follow-up Study," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 19(1), pages 6-20, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:19:y:2010:i:1:p:6-20
    DOI: 10.1177/1054773809353158
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