ArticleBMJ open2024
Qualitative exploration of awareness about risk factors and transformative behaviours among Pakistani patients with coronary artery disease.
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Abstract
objectivesTo explore patients' awareness of risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) and experiences of the behavioural modifications, they made during their recovery through in-depth semistructured interviews.
designQualitative exploration was undertaken as part of a larger project to answer the study questions.
settingParticipants were recruited from a public-sector tertiary care hospital in Lahore Pakistan.
participantsA total of 20 participants, men and women, who had more than 6 months of experience living with CAD, were recruited using a purposive sampling technique.
resultsThe data were organised and analysed using NVIVO software. An inductive coding approach was used to generate codes, categories and themes. Three themes emerged from participants' data: lifestyle choices and behavioural factors, reflective awareness and lifestyle changes, holistic perspectives and health management.
conclusionsThe present study's findings align with recent literature, emphasising the complex nature of risk factors contributing to heart disease. The participants' understanding and behavioural changes show the importance of health awareness and preventive measures in reducing cardiovascular risks.
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