African American Women's Perceptions of Cardiovascular Disease After Myocardial Infarction
| Autor: | Susan G. Williams, Kathryn Bydalek, Casey Elkins, Sharon Fruh, Loretta Jones |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
| Předmět: |
Gerontology
medicine.medical_treatment Family support Myocardial Infarction Disease 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Quality of life medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Myocardial infarction Qualitative Research Aged Cause of death Aged 80 and over Advanced and Specialized Nursing Rehabilitation Interpretative phenomenological analysis business.industry Middle Aged medicine.disease Black or African American Cardiovascular Diseases Myocardial infarction complications Female Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business Attitude to Health |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 34:503-510 |
| ISSN: | 1550-5049 0889-4655 |
| Popis: | Background The primary cause of death among African American women older than 50 years is cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease affects more than 16.8 million Americans and occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that provide blood to the heart. This often leads to a partial or complete blockage, causing a myocardial infarction (heart attack). There is limited research regarding the lived experiences of African American women before and after a myocardial infarction. Objective The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of African American women living in the southern region of the United States who have experienced a myocardial infarction. Methods A hermeneutic phenomenological framework guided the study. Semistructured, audiotaped interviews were conducted to elicit narratives from 7 participants. Interview data were transcribed verbatim and then coded and analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis framework. Results The findings revealed 6 major themes: life before myocardial infarction, causes of my myocardial infarction, myocardial infarction warning signs, life after myocardial infarction, cardiac rehabilitation, and family support. Lifestyle changes must be implemented to prevent a second blockage. Attending cardiac rehabilitation and incorporating regular physical exercise are recommended to help prevent further heart damage and to improve quality of life. |
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