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I want to know
 — exploring how older women acquire health knowledge after a myocardial infarction
Author(s)Patricia B Crane
Journal titleJournal of Women & Aging, vol 13, no 4, 2001
Pagespp 3-20
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsOlder women ; Heart disease ; Preventative medicine ; Information needs.
AnnotationA descriptive study explored how older women not participating in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation (CR) acquire health knowledge regarding secondary prevention measures after a myocardial infarction (MI). The study also describes women's perceived barriers to acquiring this knowledge. 15 women aged 66-88 participated in semi-structured in-depth interviews. Data analysis identified four categories of knowledge acquisition: previous learning; self knowledge; actively seeking knowledge from others; and information provided by others. Barriers to acquiring health knowledge after MI without the support of outpatient CR were also identified. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020306205 A
ClassmarkBD: CQH: LK2: UV:IK

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