Knowledge of Cardiovascular Medications in a Culturally Diverse Elderly Community: Health Assessment Outcomes by Nursing Students

Kimberly H. Kim; Min Sohn; Andrew Lee; Joshua Yi

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss11.273

Authors

Kimberly H. Kim

California State University, USA
Min Sohn

Inha University, USA
Andrew Lee

California Polytechnic State University, USA
Joshua Yi

California State University, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss11.273

Keywords:

Medication, knowledge, elderly, cardiovascular diseases, independent living facility, nursing students

Abstract

Lack of knowledge in medication use appears a major hindrance in managing cardiovascular diseases. The cross-sectional study examined the determinants of knowledge of cardiovascular medications in elderly community, using the survey questionnaire and structured interviews to collect data from 99 culturally-diverse elderly people at independent-living facilities in California. Results indicate that the majority of participants was women (82.8%), living alone with an educational level of high-school or higher. Sixty-six participants took at least one cardiovascular medication, and the average number of cardiovascular medications taken was 2.02 (±1.10). The most frequently used cardiovascular medications were lipid-lowering agents and aspirin. Thirtyeight participants demonstrated a lack of knowledge of cardiovascular medication use. After adjusting for age, gender, education, and living status, it was found that having a BMI higher than 25 (OR: 5.46; 95% CI; 1.12, 26.52), drinking alcohol beverages (OR: 0.075; 95% CI: 0.01, 0.83), and having a history of ever-smoking (OR: 54.90; 95% CI: 4.39, 686.29) were statistically significant, independent predictors of a lack of knowledge about cardiovascular medications.

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