Self-Efficacy, Perceived Barriers to Care, and Health-Promoting Behaviors Among Franco-Americans Across Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Reed MszarSara BuscherDervilla McCannHeidi L Taylor

Published in: American journal of health promotion : AJHP (2020)

Franco-Americans report significant barriers to accessing health care services. Our findings strengthen the case for developing focused public health strategies to raise awareness for FH, particularly among high-risk subpopulations with unmet cardiovascular needs.

Keyphrases

healthcare
cardiovascular risk factors
public health
physical activity
mental health
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
social support
affordable care act
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risk factors
primary care
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