Risk factors study of first-ever stroke of people above 50 years old : A mid-Taiwan medical center case-control study

• Main Authors: Tsu-Yu Chien, 簡慈儀
• Other Authors: Shang-Wei Hsu
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2008
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/72681800139019629499

碩士 === 亞洲大學 === 健康管理研究所 === 96 === Abstract The purpose of this study is to identify the major causes and among interactions of the cerebral vascular accident (CVA) in the middle-aged and aged people. This study includes 74 cases as experiment group, and 83 cases as control group which design is under the base of rehabilitation unit in a medical center of the middle Taiwan. Two questionnaires were asked to fill out in both groups above for data collection. One is called “Stoke Nursing Assessment Sheet”, and the other is “Type A Behavior Pattern Scale for the Chinese People”. Data analysis comprises descriptive statistics, Chi-square analysis, Odds Ratio, Independent T test and Logistic Regression. Results: 1. Personal family history and blood type (A, B, or O type) are not significant risk factors to CVA of the people above 50 years old. 2. Personal educational level is a significant risk factor to CVA of the people above 50 years old. 3. The occupational classification is not a significant risk factor to CVA of the people above 50 years old. 4. Personal life style (such as smoking; drinking; hobby interest; suffered from chronic cardio-vascular disease, hypertension, or diabetes; regular medical control; regular exercise; regular health examination; self-health monitoring; anxiety status. ) is a significant risk factor to CVA of the people above 50 years old. 5. The special personality is not a significant risk factor to CVA of the people above 50 years old.