Original Article
Knowledge of the disease and demands of medical intervention in high-risk individuals of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study
Yin Zhaoxia, Luo Youlian, Xie Dongfeng, Zeng Qian, Feng Haixuan, Guo Zhihong, Guo Xiuqi
Published 2020-08-04
Cite as Chin J Gen Pract, 2020, 19(8): 728-731. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn114798-20200525-00623
Abstract
ObjectiveTo investigate the knowledge of the disease and demands of medical intervention in high-risk individuals of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD).
MethodsThe 10-year ASCVD incidence risk prediction model was used to screen ASCVD high-risk individuals from Luohu district of Shenzhen city. From October 2018 to April 2019,a semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted among ASCVD high-risk individuals selected by stratified sampling method according to age, gender and educational level. The original data were analyzed with Colaizzi′s seven-step analysis method.
ResultsTotal 37 interviewees were enrolled with an average age of (65.2±8.9) years and with an average ASCVD risk value of (14.2±3.2). Three themes were extracted from the interview, including: (1) Majority interviewees had better Knowledge about the hazards and risk factors of ASCVD; (2) Most of the interviewees had lower medical demands; (3) The interviewees were more likely to focus on symptomatic diseases or diseases disturbing them.
ConclusionsThe asymptomatic high-risk ASCVD individuals generally have better awareness of ASCVD and less demands for intervention. The result indicates that for health education, not only the knowledge, but also the attitude and behavior should be enhanced.
Key words:
Atherosclerosis; Cardiovascular diseases; Knowledge about diseases; Medical demands; Qualitative study
Contributor Information
Yin Zhaoxia
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
Luo Youlian
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
Xie Dongfeng
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
Zeng Qian
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
Feng Haixuan
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
Guo Zhihong
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
Guo Xiuqi
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China
