PSY222 Project One Dog Ownership and Cardiovascular Health
This study examined the connection between dog ownership and cardiovascular health
benefits. It is proposed that pet ownership, in general, can improve lipid profiles and
lower systemic blood pressure, thereby lowering the risk of mortality and cardiovascular
death events, in addition to cardiovascular health. The 1,769 subjects studied included
44% men and ranged in age from 25 to 64. From January 2013 to December 2014,
baseline evaluations were conducted, and 5-year interval follow-ups are planned until
2030. Participants were questioned in person about whether and what kind of pets they
owned. We compared dog owners with non-dog owners, other pet owners, or non-pet
owners for the purpose of our investigation (Maugeri et al., 2019). Dog owners were
more likely to be more physically active, to have healthier diets and glucose levels, and
to smoke less. Furthermore, Maugeri et al. 2019) assert that, taken as a whole, these
findings suggested that owning a dog has a positive impact on a number of clinical and
behavioral cardiovascular disease risk factors.
C. Krittanawong, A. Kumar, Z. Wang, H. Jneid, S. S. Virani, and G. N. Levine The
general health of the population in the United States and pet ownership 125(8): 1158–
1161 in the American Journal of Cardiology. Krittanawong et al.'s study, "Pet Ownership
and Cardiovascular Health in the US General Population," (https://doi-
org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.01.030) 2020) aims to demonstrate a link
between dog ownership and lower cardiovascular risk. 10.905 participants in the
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were asked about owning a pet.
3The ownership of pets, particularly dogs or cats, is on the rise all over the world.
According to Kristanawang (2020), studies, pet ownership is linked to lower rates of
social isolation, depression, increased levels of physical activity, and social support. The
survey looked at things like age, gender, race, marital status, education, co-morbidities,
cigarette smoking, family income, working hours, sleeping duration, depression, and
lipid profiles. It also looked at differences between people who said they didn't own pets
and those who did (Krittanawong et al., 2020). The study comes to the conclusion that
having a dog is a good way to get more people to practice good health habits. However,
the abstract also acknowledges the need for additional longitudinal studies to
demonstrate a protective effect of pet ownership on cardiovascular disease patients.
Hernandorena, B. H., Alonso, E. D., Varez, A., Llanes, L. L., Trujillo, M. M., and Elas-
Calles, L. C. Perception of the advantages of owning a pet among cardiovascular
disease patients. This article aims to demonstrate the advantages of pet ownership for
cardiovascular disease patients in CorSalud, 6(1), 56–62. Hernandorena et al. ( 2014)
indicate that 41% of respondents felt motivated to engage in physical activity (walking)
and that every person admitted that they were more motivated to take better care of
themselves in relation to the benefits of treating and controlling cardiovascular disease.
Even in older participants, the results of the study continue to demonstrate that pet
ownership can promote continued good health and physical activity. It was concluded
that having a pet improved mental health as well as the cardiovascular health benefits.
Compared to those who did not own pets, participants reported higher levels of
happiness and overall life satisfaction. Because of their fear of losing a pet in the event
of death or hospitalization, researchers believed that pet owners took better care of
themselves. Sixty percent of those who took part in the study stated that they preferred
