Key result
An integrative review of 19 studies found that South Asians perceived stress, lack of exercise, and high-fat diet as causes of CVD, and lack of time and sociocultural norms as barriers to prevention.
Why the study?
The risk for cardiovascular disease is higher in South Asians than in other ethnic groups, prompting a review to explore their health beliefs regarding cardiovascular disease risk and risk reduction behaviors.
What are the health beliefs regarding cardiovascular disease risk and risk reduction behaviors among South Asian immigrants?
What are the health beliefs regarding cardiovascular disease risk and risk reduction behaviors among South Asian immigrants?
Understanding the unique health beliefs and perceived barriers of South Asian immigrants is essential for delivering culturally competent cardiovascular disease preventive services.
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May inform culturally tailored CVD counseling for South Asians; leaves open whether targeting beliefs improves risk-reduction behaviors.
Ramaswamy et al. (2019) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease. Health beliefs regarding CVD risk and risk reduction was evaluated on Perceived causes and barriers to CVD risk reduction. An integrative review of 19 studies found that South Asians perceived stress, lack of exercise, and high-fat diet as causes of CVD, and lack of time and sociocultural norms as barriers to prevention.
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