African American Women's Perceptions of Cardiovascular Disease After Myocardial Infarction: A Phenomenological Inquiry.

African American Women's Perceptions of Cardiovascular Disease After Myocardial Infarction: A Phenomenological Inquiry.
J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2019 Sep 06;:
Authors: Jones L, Williams S, Bydalek K, Elkins C, Fruh S
Abstract
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. Life...

Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - September 5, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Jones L, Williams S, Bydalek K, Elkins C, Fruh S Tags: J Cardiovasc Nurs Source Type: research