Exploring parental views and perceptions of cardiovascular health: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular health (CVH) is a critical component of overall health and well-being; however, understanding parents' views and opinions on heart health remains underexplored. Insights from parents are essential for designing interventions that promote intergenerational heart health. The purpose of this study was to examine parental perceptions of CVH and gain a deeper understanding of their perspectives on achieving CVH and the role it plays in lifelong health.

Methods

We recruited participants and conducted semi-structured interviews with 21 parents of children under 18 and 4 children. Data were analyzed using thematic coding grounded in the constant comparative method to identify major themes and subthemes. Child interviews were analyzed separately. These inter

SUBMITTER: Phillips D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12821843 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature