Aspirin Use for Prevention of Myocardial Infarction in Rural-Dwelling Elderly

<p>The purpose of this study was to describe the patterns of aspirin (ASA) use for primary and secondary prevention of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Cardiac risk factors, perception of risk, discussion of ASA use and recommendations from healthcare providers (HCPs) are also described. The sample of 93 rural-dwelling elderly who attended midwestem Senior Citizen Centers were queried about cardiac risks, risk perception, and ASA use. Results suggest underuse of ASA for both primary and secondary prevention of AMI, Predictors of ASA use were a history of coronary heart disease (CHD) and hypertension. A significant difference in perceived cardiac risk existed between those who discussed ASA with a HCP and those who did not, and between those who had a HCP recommendation for ASA and those who did not. HCPs must actively assess cardiac riskand recommend ASAfor patients at high risk.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - University Access Only

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Graduate Nursing

Year

1998

Author dc:creator

• Barglof, Cheryl

Contributors dc:contributor

• Barbara Heater

• aspirin
• myocardial infarction prevention
• rural elderly health risk assessment
• Nursing

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright © 1998 Charyl Barglof. All rights reserved

Language dc:language

en

Repository record dc:identifier

https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/812

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:openprairie.sdstate.edu:etd-1812