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R L Ailinger

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Hypertension knowledge in a Hispanic community.

Hypertension knowledge of 330 Hispanic subjects was assessed in a community study using a Hypertension Knowledge Interview Schedule (HKIS). Six areas of hypertension knowledge, including definition, etiology, diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, prognosis, and sequelae were assessed. Of the subjects, 64 percent had adequate knowledge and 34 percent inadequate knowledge of hypertension. Only 28 percent knew the correct definition; only 3 percent knew that the etiology was unknown. The Hispanic subjects were knowledgeable about risk factors and treatment. More than half the Hispanics were aware of the cardiovascular sequelae of hypertension.

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Predictors of function among older Hispanic immigrants: a five-year follow-up.

In a 5-year follow-up of 76 participants in a community study of older Hispanic immigrants, there were minimal functional declines in social resources and activities of daily living and minimal increases in economic, physical, and mental health function. Age and education were significantly correlated with most of the functional ratings but years of residence in the United States were related only to economic resources. In general, functional ratings from the original study were the strongest predictors of follow-up ratings.

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Bone up on osteoporosis. Development of the Facts on Osteoporosis Quiz.

PURPOSE: To describe the development of an instrument to measure women's knowledge of osteoporosis based on Orem's self-care theory and the latest clinical research on osteoporosis. SAMPLE: One hundred and four women from four groups including graduate and undergraduate nursing students, sociology students, and a community sample, completed the instrument. METHODS: Items for the instrument were developed from three objectives related to osteoporosis risk factors, known facts and preventive behaviors. There were 34 items on the original instrument. It was content validated by experts and subjected to item analysis. The report contains a copy of the instrument with the theoretical classification and item analysis. FINDINGS: The Facts on Osteoporosis Quiz had a content validity index of .92, a reliability of .83 and a reading level of sixth grade. Item difficulty and item discrimination were used to delete items. The final instrument contains 25 items. CONCLUSION: The quiz is a simple, inexpensive measure that can be used in various settings by nurses to assess women's knowledge of self-care in osteoporosis.

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