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Perception of risk of coronary heart disease among Jordanians

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  • Ali A Ammouri
  • Geri Neuberger
  • Majd T Mrayyan
  • Shaher H Hamaideh

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Aims and objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess perceptions of risk of coronary heart disease among Jordanians and its association with demographic variables and health behaviours. Background. Lack of accurate risk perception may prevent adults from considering the need for early preventive behaviours or seeking early life‐saving interventions in the presence of coronary heart disease symptoms. Design. A descriptive study. Methods. Using descriptive statistics and regression analysis, a convenience sample of 300 adults was used. Results. Older Jordanians had higher perception of risk of coronary heart disease (β = 0·237, p

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  • Ali A Ammouri & Geri Neuberger & Majd T Mrayyan & Shaher H Hamaideh, 2011. "Perception of risk of coronary heart disease among Jordanians," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 20(1‐2), pages 197-203, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jocnur:v:20:y:2011:i:1-2:p:197-203
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03192.x
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    1. Sultan M Mosleh & Nidal F Eshah & Mona MA Almalik, 2017. "Perceived learning needs according to patients who have undergone major coronary interventions and their nurses," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 26(3-4), pages 418-426, February.

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