Objective:
To describe the prevalence of smoking and alcohol consumption; to identify the level of physical activity; the degree of nicotine and alcohol dependence and the association between these risk factors in subjects with acute coronary syndrome.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study with 150 patients with acute coronary syndrome. For data collection, interviews, analysis of patients' charts and validated questionnaires on smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity were used.
Results:
58.7% were smokers (35.2% high dependence), 42% consumed alcohol (65.1% low risk), 36.7% were active. Smoking was significantly correlated to alcohol consumption and high nicotine dependence was associated with sedentary lifestyles.
Conclusion:
There was high prevalence of smoking and alcohol consumption. There was a high nicotine dependence and low risk alcohol consumption. Most participants were active. There was a correlation between alcohol consumption and smoking, as well as association of high nicotine dependence with sedentary lifestyles.
Smoking/adverse effects; Alcohol drinking/adverse effects; Exercise; Acute coronary syndrome; Risk factors; Nursing assessment