An Evaluation of The Usefulness of an Information Booklet on Patient Knowledge and Practice in the Management of Coronary Artery Diseases in Selected Hospitals

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, claiming the lives of an estimated 17.9 million people per year. The aim of the study was to measure patients' knowledge of coronary artery diseases before and after they were given the information booklet. The study was conducted using a pre-experimental research approach. Respondents were chosen using the handy sampling technique, which is a nonprobability sampling approach. A total of 100 people were chosen from a multi-speciality hospital. A modified knowledge test and an inventory checklist were used to collect data. Data were collected and analysed the data based on the study's objectives and hypothesis. Pre-test results showed that 30% had below-average knowledge, 50% had moderate knowledge scores, and 20% had strong knowledge. Patients with cardiovascular diseases practice scores. During the pre-test, 5% of the participants had below-average practice, 55% had moderate practice, and 40% had a good practice. 2% had below-average knowledge during the post-test, 20% of participants had moderate knowledge and 78% had good knowledge about the management of coronary artery diseases. 2% had belowaverage knowledge during the post-test, 20% of participants had moderate knowledge and 78% had good knowledge about the management of coronary artery diseases. During the post-test, 2% of participants had moderate practice and 98% had excellent practice in the management of coronary artery diseases. The knowledge and practice of the participants improved significantly after the post-test. As a result, it was determined that the information booklet was a successful technique for increasing coronary artery diseases patients' knowledge of understanding and Practice.