The knowledge and Learning Needs of the Patients with the First Onset Myocardial Infarction

심근경색증 초발 환자들의 질병관련 지식과 교육요구도

In order to assess the knowledge and learning needs. 72 patients with the first onset myocardial infarction were interviewed by the structured questionnaires during the period of September, 1999 to July, 2000. The results were as follows 1. As a whole. $57.9\%$ of patient had correct knowledge in relation to myocardial infarction. As for the knowledge score in terms of general characteristics, the patients who were in higher education and living with spouse were significantly higher point than those who were in lower education and living alone. 2. The mean scores of learning need of the subjects was 4.13 measured by Likert 5 point scale, No significant differences were shown in the score of learning need in terms of the general characteristics. As for the learning need according to domain, the subjects had higher leaning needs in the domain of diet, risk factors and activity and exercise. 3. There was no significant correlation between the learning need and the knowledge of myocardial infarction. The results of finding show that education program should be consider the general characteristics. the level of knowledge and learning needs of the myocardial infarction patients.