Factor Information
Data ID 3413
Factor Some activity restrictions
Description Compared with no activity restrictions
Biomarker NA
Classification C3 (lifestycle factor - exercise habit)
Association
Application risk assessment and prognosis
Objective This study sought to determine what adolescents and young adults with moderate to complex congenital heart disease (CHD) believe their life span to be and to examine correlates of their beliefs.
p Value 0.001
OR 2.51
Conclusion Patients with moderate to complex CHD expect to live almost as long as their healthy peers. For most patients, this is unlikely. The implications of these beliefs on health behaviors and life choices are unknown, but should be examined. Nevertheless, patients need accurate information delivered in a sensitive manner to make informed life choices regarding education, careers, and family.
Risk Factor risk factor
CHD Type
ID 148
CHD Type NA
CHD Subtype NA
Reference
PMID 16843186
Year 2006
Title Estimates of Life Expectancy by Adolescents and Young Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
Sample
Population adolescents and adults
Source patients' data
Region Ontario, Canada
Method univariate correlation analysis
Race Canadian
Disease History N/A
Treatment History N/A
Group Some activity restrictions(Treatment) No activity restrictions(Control)
Number N/A N/A
Age N/A N/A
Gender (Male: Female) N/A N/A
Marker Level N/A N/A