Psycho- social Problems and Coping Strategies among Patients Undergoing Coronary Catheterization at Benha University Hospital | ||
Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||
Article 67, Volume 3, Issue 2, July 2022, Pages 1036-1052 PDF (1.47 M) | ||
Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||
DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2022.248705 | ||
Authors | ||
Neama Sobhy Shaheen Afify* 1; Sayeda Ahmed Abdellatif2; Hend Ahmed Mostafa Hassinine3 | ||
1Nursing Specialist in Nursing Institute at Manya - El Kamh, Sharkaya, Egypt | ||
2Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Cairo University, Egypt | ||
3Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Benha University, Egypt | ||
Abstract | ||
Background: Coronary catheterization can be a stressful experience for many patients because of its invasive nature and potential risks. Aim of study: Was to asses psycho-social problems and coping strategies among patients undergoing coronary catheterization. Design: A descriptive research design was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study. Setting: This study was conducted at Cardiac Catheterization Unit at Benha University Hospital, Benha City, Qalubiya Governorate. Sample: A purposive sample of 100 patients undergoing coronary catheterization was taken from the above mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Three tools were utilized to collect data; I: A Structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, II: Psychological and social problems scale and III: Coping strategies scale. Results: Half of the studied patients had severe level of psychological and social problems. Also, more than half of them had low level of coping strategies. Conclusion: There was a highly statistically significant negative correlation between total psychological and social problems scale and total coping strategies scale among the studied patients. Recommendations: Designing a special rehabilitation program to provide patients undergoing coronary catheterization with adequate support and effective coping to overcome patients' psychosocial problems | ||
Keywords | ||
Key words: Coping strategies; Coronary catheterization and Psycho-social problems | ||
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