2015
High Blood Pressure and Related Factors Among Individuals at High Risk for HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infections
Nam S, Whittemore R, Jeon S, Davey-Rothwell MA, Latkin C. High Blood Pressure and Related Factors Among Individuals at High Risk for HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infections. Journal Of Clinical Hypertension 2015, 18: 572-580. PMID: 26514661, PMCID: PMC4851924, DOI: 10.1111/jch.12714.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusBlood pressureHigh riskHigher SBPSystolic/diastolic blood pressureCardiovascular disease risk factorsPoor self-reported healthInfection prevention studiesDiastolic blood pressureDisease risk factorsHigh blood pressureHIV/STIModerate alcohol consumptionHIV/STIsCardiovascular disease programsSelf-reported healthHIV/Older patientsImmunodeficiency virusHigher DBPAlcohol drinkingPrevention StudyRisk factorsGeneral healthDepressive symptoms
2012
Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Elderly Korean Patients With Heart Failure
Son YJ, Song Y, Nam S, Shin WY, Lee SJ, Jin DK. Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Elderly Korean Patients With Heart Failure. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Nursing 2012, 27: 528-538. PMID: 22343211, DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0b013e31823fa38a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElderly Korean patientsHeart failureFunctional statusClinical factorsKorean patientsNew York Heart Association classificationAcademic-affiliated hospitalCareful clinical screeningHeart Failure QuestionnaireCross-sectional study designOutpatient cardiology clinicReferral medical centerHealth-related qualityMedical record reviewQuality of lifeHF managementMinnesota LivingHF outcomesHF patientsElderly patientsOlder patientsHospital admissionCardiology clinicRecord reviewEffective intervention strategies