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Facilitating participation in cardiovascular preventive initiatives among people with diabetes: a qualitative study.

Marie DahlSusanne Friis SøndergaardAxel DiederichsenFrans PouwerSusanne S PedersenJens SøndergaardJes Lindholt
Published in: BMC public health (2021)
Encouraging people with T2D to participate in cardiovascular preventive initiatives may necessitate a tailored invitation strategy. We propose a model for an invitational process that takes into consideration invitees' characteristics, including powerlessness, empowerment, health literacy and self-efficacy. This model may enhance participation in such initiatives. However, participation is a general concern, not only in relation to cardiovascular prevention. Our proposed model may be applicable in preventive services for people with T2D in general.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • healthcare
  • cardiovascular disease
  • type diabetes
  • primary care
  • adipose tissue
  • skeletal muscle
  • smoking cessation