The Relation between Life Quality and Angina Pectoris Patients in Hospitals in Kirkuk City

Abstract

Background: Angina pectoris is disease for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease. Angina is a symptom of myocardial ischemia. It occurs when the heart muscle (myocardium) doesn't get as much blood as it needs. This usually happens because one or more of the heart's arteries (blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle) is narrowed or blocked.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life in angina pectoris patients

Methodology : Quantitative design (Purposive study) was used in this study, the study was conducted at Azadi Teaching Hospital and Kirkuk general hospital in Kirkuk city to assess quality of life toward Angina pectoris patients. The period of the study was carried out of 20th of October in 2015 to 15th of august in 2016. A non probability (purposive) sample was selected. It consisted of (100) patients (72) sample was collected in Azadi teaching hospital and (28) Kirkuk general hospital at the units of critical care. In order to collect the data required a questionnaire was constructed depending on the criteria of WHO scale. It consists of two parts; part one included (8) items which focused on the client demographic characteristics which include (age, gender, residence, marital status, occupation, educational level, duration of the angina and Concomitant chronic diseases). Part two is composed of (5) domains that covered physical, social, psychological, level of independence and spiritual domains. The overall questions included (90) items. 3-likert scale options was used in the rating scale as: ( Always = 3 ) , ( Sometimes = 2 ), ( Never = 1 ) .

Result: The result of present study revealed that high percent (26%) the study sample at age (40-49 and ˃`70 ) years old. In relation to gender, the majority of the patients are male and account (60%). The data analysis show that some demographic data include (age, occupation and duration of angina) are more common significant (effected) on the physical , social, psychological, independence and spiritual domains.

Conclusion: Age, married, chronic disease and monthly income variables are the most socio-demographic variables that were associated with direct effect on quality of life among angina pectoris patients. Physical domain are the most aspects of life among angina pectoris patients that were associated with many socio-demographic variables.

Recommendation: Exercise training results in improvement of symptoms, increase in the threshold of ischemia, and improvement of patients' sense of well-being. However, before enrolling a patient in an exercise-training program, perform an exercise tolerance test to establish the safety of such a program. Promoting best health practices and early optimal nursing management of angina pectoris to minimize damage and prevent complications.