Knowledge, attitudes, treatment practices, and health behaviors of nurses regarding blood cholesterol.
BACKGROUND
This study, from a sample of west Texas RNs (n = 42), replicated a survey of New York City RNs' (n = 206) knowledge, attitudes, treatment practices, and health behaviors concerning cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.


METHODS
A random sample of 42 RNs completed a 48-item questionnaire developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Responses were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Differences between the present and previous study samples were analyzed by chi square.


RESULTS
Nurses expressed enthusiasm for counseling clients regarding cholesterol management; yet, only approximately one eighth of respondents in either study agreed strongly they were prepared to counsel clients. Chi-square analyses showed no significant differences in most responses between the two samples.


CONCLUSIONS
These findings suggest nurses could benefit from continuing education offerings targeted to client cholesterol management.
Texas Tech University Health Science Center, School of Nursing, Odessa 79763, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000097:blood / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013781:Texas
D002784:Cholesterol