Year: 2026 | Month: September | Volume: 13 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 337-348
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260932
Effect of Patient Education Programme on Knowledge in Identification of Early Signs and Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction in Young Adults: An Interventional Study Design
Manasvi Saxena1, Siddhi Ghodge2
1Intern, K J Somaiya College of Physiotherapy, Mumbai
2Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiotherapy, K J Somaiya College of Physiotherapy, Mumbai, India.
Corresponding Author: Siddhi Ghodge
ABSTRACT
Background: In recent years, Myocardial infarction (MI) has a rising incidence among younger adults, yet awareness of its early, atypical symptoms and appropriate emergency response remains inadequate. Patient education may improve early recognition and promote timely medical intervention leading to reduction in morbidity and mortality rates among young adults.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of patient education programme on knowledge regarding the identification of early signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction among young adults.
Methods: A one-group pre-test and post-test interventional study was conducted among 30 asymptomatic young adults aged 18-40 years recruited through convenience sampling. Knowledge was assessed using a self-made validated questionnaire covering MI early signs, symptoms, risk factors, preventive measures, emergency response, and health screening. A structured patient education programme was given, followed by a post-test after two weeks. Pre- and post-intervention knowledge was compared statistically.
Results: The intervention resulted in a marked improvement in participants' knowledge of MI. Overall mean recognition of MI symptoms increased from 42.3% in the pre-test to 76.3% in the post-test, representing an absolute improvement of 34 percentage points. Recognition of atypical symptoms, risk factors, preventive measures and appropriate emergency response also improved following the intervention.
Conclusion: The patient education programme effectively improved knowledge regarding early MI symptoms and appropriate emergency response among young adults. Structured cardiovascular health education may be useful in promoting early symptom recognition, timely medical care and preventive health practices in this population.
Keywords: Myocardial infarction; Young adults; Patient education; Early symptoms; Cardiovascular health; Emergency response.
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