Engagement with advice to reduce cardiovascular risk following a health check programme: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The success of a cardiovascular health check programme depends not only on the identification of individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but also on reducing CVD risk. We examined factors that might influence engagement and adherence to lifestyle change interventions and medication amongst people recently assessed at medium or high risk of CVD (>10% in the next 10 years).

Method

Qualitative study using individual semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using the Framework method.

Results

Twenty-two participants (12 men, 10 women) were included in the study. Four broad themes are described: (a) the meaning of 'risk', (b) experiences with medication, (c) attempts at lifestyle change, and (d) perceived enablers to longer-term change. Th

SUBMITTER: Alageel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6978858 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature