Title |
How does gender influence the recognition of cardiovascular risk and adherence to self-care recommendations?: a study in polish primary care
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Published in |
BMC Primary Care, November 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2296-14-165 |
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Authors |
Ireneusz Szymczyk, Ewa Wojtyna, Witold Lukas, Joanna Kępa, Teresa Pawlikowska |
Abstract |
Studies have shown a correlation between gender and an ability to change lifestyle to reduce the risk of disease. However, the results of these studies are ambiguous, especially where a healthy lifestyle is concerned. Additionally, health behaviors are strongly modified by culture and the environment. Psychological factors also substantially affect engagement with disease-related lifestyle interventions. This study aimed to examine whether there are differences between men and women in the frequency of health care behavior for the purpose of reducing cardiovascular risk (CVR), as well as cognitive appraisal of this type of risk. We also aimed to identify the psychological predictors of engaging in recommended behavior for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease after providing information about this risk in men and women. |
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Canada | 1 | 1% |
Austria | 1 | 1% |
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Student > Master | 13 | 16% |
Student > Bachelor | 13 | 16% |
Student > Postgraduate | 7 | 8% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 7 | 8% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 6 | 7% |
Other | 9 | 11% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 11 | 13% |
Psychology | 8 | 10% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 5 | 6% |
Social Sciences | 5 | 6% |
Other | 8 | 10% |
Unknown | 30 | 36% |