The Role of Family in a Dietary Risk Reduction Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease.

ABSTRACT: Diet is an essential strategy for the prevention of primary and secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. The objectives were to examine: how families at increased risk of CVD perceived personal risk, their motivations to make dietary changes, their understanding of diet, and the influence of other family members. Individuals (>18 years) who completed an Australian family-based CVD risk reduction program were invited to a semi-structured telephone interview. Responses were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a systematic deductive approach with coding derived from key concepts developed as part of the interview structure. Seventeen participants from eight families were interviewed (aged 18-70 years, 47% male, five with CVD diagnosis). Key themes indicated both intrinsic

SUBMITTER: Schumacher TL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5198116 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature