20, April 2025

To Assess the Knowledge Regarding Heart Healthy Diets and Endurance Exercise Among Cardiac Patients at Selected Hospitals in Coimbatore Districts

VOLUME-11; ISSUE-4; APR-2025

Author(s): 1 Anitha Grace Peace raj, 2 G.Nandhini

Authors Affiliations:

1 Ph. D scholar, Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University

(JJTU),HOD and Professor Of Ganga Institute Of Health Sciences

2HOD and Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Ganga Institute of Health Sciences, Coimbatore

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202504040     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202504040


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Abstract:   Background: Cardiovascular diseases are of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. The adoption of heart healthy diets and regular endurance exercises are critical in preventing and managing cardio vascular diseases. However, the level of knowledge among cardiac patients regarding these prevention measure is not well understood. Aims and objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding heart healthy diets and endurances exercise among cardiac patients at selected hospitals in Coimbatore Material and methods: A Descriptive study was conducted among cardiac patients at selected hospitals in Coimbatore district. This design was adopted to assess the knowledge regarding Heart Healthy Diets and Exercise among cardiac patients. A total of 50 cardiac patients were surveyed using structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was assessed the participants understanding of heart healthy dietary practices, exercise routines, adopting such lifestyle changes. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: The study found that majority 56.7 % of patients had inadequate knowledge on heart healthy diets and endurance exercises, barriers to adopting lifestyle changes and there was significant association between level of knowledge and Selected demographic variable. Conclusion: The results suggested that while some cardiac patients have adequate knowledge regarding heart healthy diet and endurance exercise, there is significant gaps in understanding and practice. Educational interventions are needed to improve patient’s awareness and adherence to heart healthy diets and lifestyle changes, which could play a crucial role in preventing further cardiovascular complications.

   
Key words: Cardiac Patients, Heart Healthy Diets, Exercise.

Anitha Grace Peace raj,  G.Nandhini (2025); To Assess the Knowledge Regarding Heart Healthy Diets and Endurance Exercise Among Cardiac Patients at Selected Hospitals in Coimbatore Districts, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-4, Pp.          Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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