Factors influencing self-care behaviors of African Americans with heart failure: A photovoice project
| Autor: | Kristin Haglund, Ruth Ann Belknap, Aimee A. Woda, Margaret Sebern, Ashley Lawrence |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Gerontology Family support Psychological intervention Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine Social support Health care Photography Photovoice Humans Medicine Life Style Aged Heart Failure business.industry Social Support Middle Aged medicine.disease Social relation Diet Black or African American Self Care Heart failure Self care Female Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business |
| Zdroj: | Heart & Lung. 44:33-38 |
| ISSN: | 0147-9563 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2014.09.001 |
| Popis: | Objectives The purpose of this study was to understand the influences of heart failure (HF) self-care among low income, African Americans. Background Compared to all other racial groups, African Americans have the highest risk of developing HF, coupled with high mortality and morbidity rates. Methods Using the photovoice method, participants related important lifestyle factors through photography. The participants and researcher met for reflection and discussion 2 h per week for six weeks. Results Four themes emerged: family support gives me the push I need, social interaction lifts me up, improving my mind to lift depression can improve my heart, and it is important but challenging to follow the HF diet. Conclusion The findings from this study may assist policy makers, health care professionals, patients, and support systems in understanding the complexity of engaging in HF self-care. This understanding may lead to the development of appropriate patient-centered assessments and interventions. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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