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Abstract
The largest social inequalities in ischemic heart disease are found in the midlife population. These inequalities are often explained by lifestyle factors, while the role of structural factors and psychosocial stress are generally less acknowledged. In this study, we explore the influence of psychosocial stress on life with ischemic heart disease for midlife patients with low socioeconomic status and lack of flexible resources. In-depth interviews were conducted with 18 participants, and a critical hermeneutic approach was used to analyze and interpret data. We found that the participants were exposed to several external psychosocial stressors related to their family relationships, employment conditions, and experiences of stigmatization. These stressors reinforced each other and created an overwhelming burden of psychosocial stress. Our findings call for supportive interventions that target external psychosocial stressors and stressful feelings among this vulnerable group of patients.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Qualitative Health Research |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 14 |
Pages (from-to) | 2666-2677 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISSN | 1049-7323 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2021 |
Keywords
- ischemic heart disease
- social inequality in health
- midlife
- psychosocial stress
- interviews
- qualitative
- Denmark
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Understanding causes of causes: a qualitative study of psychological, social and cultural mechanisms that drive social inequity in life with ischemic heart disease
Overgaard, C., Rasmussen, A. N. & Guise, A.
01/03/2018 → 30/06/2021
Project: Research
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An Overwhelming Burden of Psychosocial Stress: Life With Ischemic Heart Disease for Midlife Patients With Low Socioeconomic Status and Lack of Flexible Resources
Rasmussen, A. N. (Creator), Petersen, K. S. (Creator) & Overgaard, C. (Creator), Sage Journals, 2021
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.5648159, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/An_Overwhelming_Burden_of_Psychosocial_Stress_Life_With_Ischemic_Heart_Disease_for_Midlife_Patients_With_Low_Socioeconomic_Status_and_Lack_of_Flexible_Resources/5648159
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An Overwhelming Burden of Psychosocial Stress: Life With Ischemic Heart Disease for Midlife Patients With Low Socioeconomic Status and Lack of Flexible Resources
Rasmussen, A. N. (Creator), Petersen, K. S. (Creator) & Overgaard, C. (Creator), Sage Journals, 2021
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.5648159.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/An_Overwhelming_Burden_of_Psychosocial_Stress_Life_With_Ischemic_Heart_Disease_for_Midlife_Patients_With_Low_Socioeconomic_Status_and_Lack_of_Flexible_Resources/5648159/1
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