Engaging women from South Asian communities in cardiac rehabilitation

Visram, Shelina, Crosland, Ann, Unsworth, John and Long, Sue (2007) Engaging women from South Asian communities in cardiac rehabilitation. British Journal of Community Nursing, 12 (1). pp. 13-18. ISSN 1462-4753

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Abstract

This study sought to describe experiences and perceptions of cardiac rehabilitation among a sample of women from South Asian communities. Data were collected via eight semi-structured interviews with staff and a focus group discussion with nine clients from a community-based, culturally sensitive cardiac rehabilitation service. A number of individual, cultural and practical barriers to participation were identified. Facilitators centred on whether the format and content of the sessions could be considered 'appropriate'. For example, a women’s dance group proved to be successful through the selection of a familiar local venue, supportive session leader, and activity that was felt to be both enjoyable and beneficial. This study has shown that it is possible to engage hard-to-reach groups in cardiac rehabilitation and physical activity. Further work is needed to explore whether this research is applicable in other ethnic groups and whether the lessons learned could be successfully incorporated into mainstream health services.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	interviews, health, cultural barriers
Subjects:	B900 Others in Subjects allied to Medicine T300 South Asian studies
Department:	Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing
Depositing User:	Ay Okpokam
Date Deposited:	26 Oct 2012 13:06
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2021 08:56
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/10049

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