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Knowledge, Attitudes, And Beliefs Of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention In Young Georgian Adults, Kimberley Crawford
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Beliefs Of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention In Young Georgian Adults, Kimberley Crawford
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Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for 46% of all mortality in the country of Georgia (former Soviet Union). Young adults in that country have not been studied regarding CVD and a need exists to understand lifestyle modifications to promote cardiovascular health.
Design: An interpretive description qualitative design was used to explore Georgian young adults’ knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of CVD preventative practices and life experiences.
Methods: A convenience sample of 19 ethnic Georgian participants (18 to 40 years old) who were fluent in either English, Georgian, or Russian from a local private university was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted …