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    Chinese Nurses' Perceptions of Heart Health Issues Facing Women in China. A Focus Group Study

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    Authors
    Cao, Y.
    Digiacomo, Michelle
    Du, H.
    Davidson, Patricia
    Date
    2009
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Cao, Yingjuan and Digiacomo, Michelle and Du, Hui and Davidson, Patricia. 2009. Chinese Nurses' Perceptions of Heart Health Issues Facing Women in China. A Focus Group Study. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 24 (6): pp. E23-E29.
    Source Title
    Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
    ISSN
    0889-4655
    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care
    Nursing and Midwifery Sydney
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/31658
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: China is in a state of rapid economic growth and epidemiological transition. Morbidity and mortality relating to heart disease in women have increased dramatically. Objectives: The aim of this study was to obtain the views of nurses regarding heart health issues for women in contemporary China. Design: This study used focus group interviews. Settings: Convenience sampling was used to recruit nurses working in acute care hospitals in metropolitan China. Methods: Five focus groups containing 28 female participants were conducted. Focus groups were moderated by 2 bilingual Chinese nurses, audiotaped, and analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Four themes emerged from the focus group data: (1) mixed perceptions of disease burden in women, (2) modern life impacts upon women's health, (3) need for focus on prevention and coordination, and (4) education and support are keys to driving healthcare improvements. Conclusions: Heart disease, as a significant health issue for women in China, is underappreciated among Chinese nurses.

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