Health-seeking beliefs of cardiovascular patients: A qualitative study
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Davidson, P., Daly, J., Leung, D., Ang, E., Paull, G., DiGiacomo, M., Hancock, K., Cao, Y., Du, H. and Thompson, David R.. (2011). Health-seeking beliefs of cardiovascular patients: A qualitative study. International Journal of Nursing Studies (print version). 48(11), pp. 1367 - 1375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.02.021
Authors | Davidson, P., Daly, J., Leung, D., Ang, E., Paull, G., DiGiacomo, M., Hancock, K., Cao, Y., Du, H. and Thompson, David R. |
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Abstract | Objectives: The study aims were to (a) describe the experiences of Chinese Australians with heart disease following discharge from hospital for an acute cardiac event; (b) identify patterns and cultural differences of Chinese Australians following discharge from hospital; and (c) illustrate the illness/health seeking behaviors and health beliefs of Chinese Australians. Design: Qualitative study. Methods: Interview data were obtained from the following sources: (a) focus groups of Chinese community participants without heart disease; (b) interviews with patients recently discharged from hospital following an admission for an acute cardiac event; and (c) interviews with Chinese-born health professionals working in Australia. Qualitative thematic analysis was undertaken. Results: Study themes generated from the data were: (1) linking traditional values and beliefs with Western medicine; (2) reverence for health professionals and family; and (3) juxtaposing traditional beliefs and self-management. Conclusions: Considering the influence of cultural values in developing health care plans and clinical decision making is important. |
Year | 2011 |
Journal | International Journal of Nursing Studies (print version) |
Journal citation | 48 (11), pp. 1367 - 1375 |
ISSN | 0020-7489 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.02.021 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-80054957934 |
Page range | 1367 - 1375 |
Research Group | Nursing Research Institute |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/86492/health-seeking-beliefs-of-cardiovascular-patients-a-qualitative-study
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