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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

Item Type: Article

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.

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Additional Information: interviews, health, cultural barriers
Depositing User: John Unsworth

Identifiers

Item ID: 9025
ISSN: 1462-4753
URI: http://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/9025
Official URL: http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/10049/

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Date Deposited: 26 Mar 2018 15:28
Last Modified: 26 Mar 2018 15:28

Contributors

Author: Shelina Visram
Author: Ann Crosland
Author: John Unsworth
Author: Sue Long

University Divisions

Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing

Subjects

Sciences > Health Sciences

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