Myocardial infarction: gender differences in coping and social support

Kristofferzon, Marja‐Leena; Löfmark, Rurik; Carlsson, Marianne

doi:10.1046/j.0309-2402.2003.02815.x

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“…This result differs from some studies that state that men are more dependent than women and also that, due to their advanced age, women with coronary artery disease need more social support (3) . Men mentioned higher levels of support from wives, while women did not mention the same degree of support from their husbands (3) . In addition, women perceived that they have had lower social support until one year after AMI, compared to men who received less support with their home tasks and informal attention.…”

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“…In addition, patients' age is a factor that must be considered when analyzing this relationship. Generally, women who experience ischemic cardiac events are older than men who experience the same, which can indicate a worse social support situation, since it is highly likely that they are widows and may have no caregiver to help them deal with this new health situation (3) .…”

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“…Although this study refers to gender as a biological difference among cardiac disease patients, it is well known that social, psychological, cultural and biological factors contribute to the concept of gender, and these factors may influence behavior during the disease process and throughout its recovery (3) .…”

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“…Women with coronary artery disease (CAD) present clinical, physical and social disadvantages in comparison to men, a fact that may influence recovery perception following ardiac (3) events. Although this study refers to gender as a biological difference among cardiac disease patients, it is well known that social, psychological, cultural and biological factors contribute to the concept of gender, and these factors may influence behavior during the disease process and throughout its recovery (3) .…”

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Avaliação do apoio social e da auto-estima por indivíduos coronariopatas, segundo o sexo

Silvério

Dantas

Carvalho

2009

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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The purpose of this descriptive study was to evaluate the social support and self-esteem of coronary disease patients hospitalized for the clinical treatment of this disease. The sample consisted of 80 patients, 49 men, 52 married, and with an average age of 52 years. Interviews took place from August 2005 to July 2006. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, and the measured social support and self-esteem were compared by the descriptive statistics, and the social support and self-esteem measures were compared using the Mann-Whitney test, according to patient gender. Internal consistency was verified, achieving values that indicate good internal consistency for both scales. The results showed high social support and selfesteem values in the studied group. No statistically significant differences were found between these values, according to patient gender. These variables have been pointed out as aspects that favor the rehabilitation process of heart disease patients after hospital discharge.

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Avaliação do apoio social e da auto-estima por indivíduos coronariopatas, segundo o sexo

Silvério

Dantas

Carvalho

2009

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“…This stereotype is accompanied by the traditional gender role ideology of women as primary care givers and the perception that women are gentle, emotionally expressive, reluctant to bother others with their problems, sensitive and sociable (Prentice & Carranza, 2002). Accordingly, women are typically viewed as possessing a desire to have and raise children, as nurturers who have domestic skills, take care of their own and others' health, and have a need for intimacy, connectedness, and self-disclosure (Barnett, 2006;Cole & Zucker, 2007;Emslie & Hunt, 2008;Kristofferzon, Löfmark, & Carlsson, 2003;Wood, Conway, Pushkar, & Dugas, 2005). Thus, in Western cultures, feminine 'ideals' (in the context of health help-seeking behavior) are typically seen as asking for help, caring about health, nurturing and monitoring partners' and children's health and well being, and pressuring male partners to see a physician if they are reluctant (Courtenay, 2000b;O'Brien, Hunt, & Hart, 2005).…”

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Help seeking for cardiac symptoms: Beyond the masculine–feminine binary

Galdas

Johnson

Percy

et al. 2010

Social Science & Medicine

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Empirical and theoretical literature suggests that stereotypical gender roles shape men's and women's health help-seeking behavior, and plays an important role in the treatment seeking delays of cardiac patients. We were interested in exploring the ways in which gender informs the experiences and help-seeking behavior of men and women who experienced the symptoms associated with acute cardiac events. We undertook 20 in-depth interviews between October 2007 and July 2008 with 11 men and 9 women recently diagnosed with an acute coronary syndrome in British Columbia, Canada. Participants were encouraged to tell their 'story' of the event that led to hospitalization and diagnosis, with a focus on the symptoms and decision making processes that occurred before and during the activation of health services: seeking the advice of others including colleagues, family members and healthcare professionals; calling 911; and attending an emergency department. Although we anticipated that distinctive patterns of help-seeking behavior aligned with stereotypical masculine and feminine ideals might emerge from our data, this was not always the case. We found some evidence of the influence of gender role ideology on the help-seeking behavior of both male and female participants. However, men's and women's experiences of seeking health care were not easily parsed into distinct binary gender patterns. Behavior that might stereotypically be considered to be 'masculine' or 'feminine' gender practice was shared by both male and female participants. Our findings undermine simple binary distinctions about gendered help-seeking prevalent in the literature, and contribute towards setting the direction of the future health policy and research agenda addressing the issue of gender and health help-seeking behavior.

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Factors Associated With Return to Work After Acute Myocardial Infarction in China

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Importance Return to work is an important indicator of recovery after acute myocardial infarction. Little is known, however, about the rate of returning to work within the year after an acute myocardial infarction in China, as well as the factors associated with returning to work after an acute myocardial infarction. Objectives To determine the rate of return to work within 12 months after acute myocardial infarction, classify the reasons why patients did not return to work, and identify patient factors associated with returning to work. Design, Setting, and Participants This prospective cohort study, conducted in 53 hospitals across 21 provinces in China, identified 1566 patients who were employed at the time of the index acute myocardial infarction hospitalization and participating in the China Patient-centered Evaluative Assessment of Cardiac Events Prospective Study of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Data collected included patients’ baseline characteristics; employment status at 12 months after acute myocardial infarction; and, for those who were not employed at 12 months, potential reasons for not returning to work. A logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with returning to work at 12 months. Data were collected from January 1, 2013, through July 17, 2014, and statistical analysis was conducted from August 9, 2016, to August 15, 2018. Main Outcomes and Measures Return to work, defined as rejoining the workforce within 12 months after discharge from hospitalization for the index acute myocardial infarction. Results Of 1566 patients (130 women and 1436 men; mean [SD] age, 52.2 [9.7] years), 875 patients (55.9%; 95% CI, 53.4%-58.3%) returned to work by 12 months after acute myocardial infarction. Among the 691 patients who did not return to work, 287 (41.5%) were unable to work and/or preferred not to work because of acute myocardial infarction and 131 (19.0%) retired early owing to the acute myocardial infarction. Female sex (relative risk, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.41-0.88), a history of smoking (relative risk, 0.82; 95% CI, 0.65-0.98), and in-hospital complications during the index acute myocardial infarction (relative risk, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.93-0.99) were associated with a lower likelihood of returning to work. Conclusions and Relevance Almost half of the previously employed Chinese patients did not return to work within 12 months after acute myocardial infarction. Female sex, history of smoking, and in-hospital complications were associated with a lower likelihood of returning to work. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01624909

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Myocardial infarction: gender differences in coping and social support

Cited by 150 publications

References 46 publications

Avaliação do apoio social e da auto-estima por indivíduos coronariopatas, segundo o sexo

Avaliação do apoio social e da auto-estima por indivíduos coronariopatas, segundo o sexo

Help seeking for cardiac symptoms: Beyond the masculine–feminine binary

Factors Associated With Return to Work After Acute Myocardial Infarction in China

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