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Cardiac rehabilitation program and health literacy levels: A cross‐sectional, descriptive study

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  • Bárbara Machado
  • Ana Fernandes
  • Susana Cruzeiro
  • Rui Jesus
  • Nuno Araújo
  • Isabel Araújo

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In Portugal, cardiovascular diseases stand out among the main causes of morbidity, disability, and mortality, with an expectation of growth up to the year 2025. A descriptive, exploratory study was carried out with patients in a cardiac rehabilitation program from an institution in the northern region of Portugal; 103 participants were randomly selected for the study. The data collection took place from February to April 2017. The majority of respondents presented a low level of literacy (inadequate and problematic). The profiles of the participants were characterized by the predominance of married males, with a mean age of 69 years. The participants considered doctors and nurses as the professionals who contribute the most to the increase of their health literacy. These health professionals have the opportunity and the responsibility to increase the health literacy levels of patients. It is known that low levels of health literacy are a problem throughout the European Union. Portugal's general population reflects this reality, and this study contributed to the conclusion that cardiac rehabilitation patients also present worrying levels of health literacy.

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  • Bárbara Machado & Ana Fernandes & Susana Cruzeiro & Rui Jesus & Nuno Araújo & Isabel Araújo, 2019. "Cardiac rehabilitation program and health literacy levels: A cross‐sectional, descriptive study," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 21(3), pages 406-412, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:21:y:2019:i:3:p:406-412
    DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12615
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