According to the World Health Organization(WHO, 2007), 45% of all deaths in older women globally were attributed to Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and it is predicted, that the number of women who are affected by the disease is set to rise world wide (WHO,2007). The CVD is caused by buildup of atherosclerosis plaque, which result in the narrowed arteries causing insufficient supply of oxygen and nourishment to the heart (Suarez, 2003b). Temporary obstructions in the vital supply contribute to angina pectoris, and severe obstructions cause myocardial infarction (Suarez, Lewis, Krishnan & Young, 2004) .
Sclavo (2001) indicated that a significant factor to the risk of CVD mortality in women over 50 years is menopause. Mendelsohn and Karas (1999) described that depletion of estrogen and increased LDL cholesterol levels at menopause negatively impacts the cardiovascular and metabolism function . Modifiable health damaging activities such as smoking, physical inactivity, poor eating habits and alcohol consumption are likely to cause CVD and other health complications such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension in post-menopausal women( Rich-Edwards, Manson, Hennekens & Buring, 1995).
Personal, psychological and socio-cultural perspectives are said to influence the health-risk behaviour and illness in people(Matarazzo ,1994) . By exploring the health beliefs, perceived barriers and benefits to health seeking behaviour ( Rosenstock, Strecher & Becker, 1988), implementation of health promoting programs, prevention measures and adherence to medical advice can be structured to meet the CVD health requirement in postmenopausal women.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The role of health beliefs: Motivators for cardiovascular health preventative behaviours among postmenopausal women in Malaysia.
- Research Question
- Methodology
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to explore the motivating factors that influence postmenopausal women in Malaysia to adopt preventative measures for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). It investigates the relationship between health beliefs and CVD risk behaviour, specifically focusing on how Malaysian women vary in their knowledge about CVD risk behaviour based on their education, social class, and ethnicity.
- The role of health beliefs in motivating CVD preventative behaviours among postmenopausal women in Malaysia.
- The influence of education, social class, and ethnicity on women’s knowledge about CVD risk behaviour.
- The impact of menopause on CVD risk and the associated health behavioural factors.
- The Health Belief Model (HBM) as a framework for understanding health-promoting behaviours.
- The prevalence, knowledge, and psychosocial elements related to CVD risk behaviour in postmenopausal women in Malaysia.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The text introduces the global prevalence of CVD among older women and highlights the significant risk posed by menopause. It discusses the biomedical approach to CVD treatment, including the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and its potential complications. The text then presents the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a valuable tool for understanding why people may fail or adhere to health behaviours. This model emphasizes the importance of perceived threat, benefits, and barriers in influencing health decisions.
The study's methodology is outlined, emphasizing the use of a cross-sectional design with a self-completion survey questionnaire based on the HBM. The survey will assess participants' knowledge about CVD risk behaviour, their perceived health beliefs, and demographic factors. The text concludes by discussing the significance of this research in Malaysia, where limited research has been conducted on the health beliefs and experiences of postmenopausal women.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on the motivating factors for adopting CVD preventative measures among postmenopausal women in Malaysia. Key terms include health beliefs, CVD risk behaviour, Health Belief Model, menopause, education, social class, ethnicity, and perceived threat.
- Quote paper
- Raja Sree R Subramaniam (Author), 2012, The role of health beliefs. Motivators for cardiovascular health preventative behaviours among postmenopausal women in Malaysia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/313657
