Patient education in cardiovascular disease in Sub-Saharan Africa: the "Heart School" pilot project at IPMS/Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, Senegal.
| Title: | Patient education in cardiovascular disease in Sub-Saharan Africa: the "Heart School" pilot project at IPMS/Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, Senegal. |
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| Authors: | Gaye ND; Ibra Mamadou Wane Medical Centre, Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, Dakar; Institut de Prevoyance Medico-social (IPMS) /Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar. Email: ngonediaba.gaye@ucad.edu.sn.; Ngaïdé AA; Cheikh Anta Diop University, School of Medicine, Dakar; Dalal Jam Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Guédiawaye.; Aw F; Cheikh Anta Diop University, School of Medicine, Dakar.; Ka MM; Main Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Dakar.; Tall CT; Institut de Prevoyance Medico-social (IPMS)/Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar.; Kane A; Cheikh Anta Diop University, School of Medicine, Dakar; Dalal Jam Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Guédiawaye. |
| Source: | Cardiovascular journal of Africa [Cardiovasc J Afr] 2026 Jul 03; Vol. 37 (3), pp. 259-263. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Jul 03. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Clinics Cardive Pub Country of Publication: South Africa NLM ID: 101313864 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1680-0745 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10159657 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cardiovasc J Afr Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Durbanville : Clinics Cardive Pub. |
| MeSH Terms: | Patient Education as Topic*/methods ; Cardiovascular Diseases*/therapy ; Cardiovascular Diseases*/diagnosis ; Cardiovascular Diseases*/physiopathology ; Cardiovascular Diseases*/epidemiology ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* ; Risk Reduction Behavior*; Senegal/epidemiology ; Humans ; Pilot Projects ; Female ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Treatment Outcome ; Aged ; Time Factors ; Adult ; Program Evaluation ; Motivation ; Healthy Lifestyle |
| Abstract: | Objective: To describe a patient education (PE) pilot project named "theHeart School" at Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar.; Methods: This cross-sectional study included all patients referred to a PE program. PE was delivered in weekly one-onone sessions. Progression was assessed through self-evaluation scales with scores ranging from 0 to 10, administered before and after the program. Data analysis was performed with SPSS version 18 with a significance level of p < 0.05.; Results: 45 patients benefited from this educational program. Coronary artery disease (CAD) was the primary indication in 87% of cases. At the end of the program, there was a significant improvement in knowledge of the disease (4.5 vs. 7.4; p < 0.001) and its treatment (4.7 vs. 6.8; p < 0.001), as well as good practices of physical activity (4.5 vs. 7; p < 0.001), cardioprotective diet (4.2 vs. 7; p < 0.001) and motivation to change lifestyle (5.6 vs. 7.8; p < 0.001).; Conclusion: Results from this pilot project were promising. However, long-term follow-up is necessary to better assess the sustainability of these results. |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: coronary artery disease; heart failure; patient education; sub‐Saharan Africa |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260703 Date Completed: 20260703 Latest Revision: 20260703 |
| Update Code: | 20260704 |
| DOI: | 10.5830/CVJA-2026-013 |
| PMID: | 42397010 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
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