Prevention of High-Risk Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) via Health Education

Abstract

The high incidence of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is largely associated with poor preventive behaviors. Preventive efforts are crucial for individuals at high risk of ACS, including lifestyle modification, regular health check-ups, and adequate physical activity. This study employed a pre-experimental design with a total of 82 respondents selected through simple random sampling from a population of 103. Data were collected using questionnaires, and statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The results showed a significant effect of health education on the prevention of high-risk ACS. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.005 (<0.05), indicating a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores. Health education significantly improved knowledge and preventive behaviors among respondents at high risk of ACS. It is recommended that routine health education be implemented to foster long-term behavioral changes.