| Factor Information | |
|---|---|
| Data ID | 3418 |
| Factor | more pessimistic view of life and health |
| Description | Compared with more optimistic views |
| Biomarker | NA |
| Classification | F4 (psychosocial factor - health beliefs) |
| 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 | 0.038 |
| OR | 1.8 |
| 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 | more pessimistic view of life and health(Treatment) | more more optimistic of life and health(Control) |
| Number | N/A | N/A |
| Age | N/A | N/A |
| Gender (Male: Female) | N/A | N/A |
| Marker Level | N/A | N/A |
