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"I don't do it for myself, I do it for them": A grounded theory study of South Asians' experiences of making lifestyle change after myocardial infarction.

Davis DillaJones IanJohnson MartinHowarth MichelleCatriona S Jennings
Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2020)
This paper illustrates that South Asians attempt to balance their individual needs with their family goals, cultural priorities and their religious beliefs when attempting to adopt a healthy lifestyle post myocardial infarction. We propose a model of shared priority setting as a means of promoting behaviour change with South Asians.
Keyphrases
  • metabolic syndrome
  • physical activity
  • cardiovascular disease
  • weight loss
  • heart failure
  • mental health
  • left ventricular
  • type diabetes
  • atrial fibrillation