Assessment of physical Domain for patients with angina pectoris

Abstract

Objective: To assess the physical domain for patients with angina pectoris. Methodology: Adescriptive study was carried out, from March 15th 2012 to June 15th 2012, to assess physical domainfor patients with angina pectoris. A purposive sample of (50) patients with angina pectoris was selectedout of four coronary care unites hospital in Baghdad in coronary care units. A questionnaire wasadapted for purpose of the study, which comprised of four major parts in which there were (24) items.The data were analyzed by through the use of descriptive statistical approach data analysis (frequency,percentage, mean of scores) and inferential statistical data analysis approach (chi-square). Results: Thefindings of the study indicated that there was relationship between sex and physical domains and theirage. In conclusion, the results indicated that individuals with angina pectoris were old age group andthe majorities were males. Recommendation: The study recommended that an education programshould be designed to increase individuals' information toward daily physical activity (physicaldomains ) and disease prevention and to reduce the risk of angina pectoris.