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Exploring attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of cardiac/stroke support group members in relation to a Mediterranean style diet.
Bakkali, Jennifer S.
Bakkali, Jennifer S.
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2016-10-21
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Background:The Mediterranean diet is widely recognised as a cardioprotective diet and is routinely recommended for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, which causes approximately a third of all premature deaths (age < 75) in the United Kingdom, yet adherence to the Mediterranean diet is low to moderate.
Aims :To explore the knowledge, understanding, attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of cardiac/stroke support group members in relation to a Mediterranean style diet.
Study design: The study was conducted using a focus group, and barriers to following a Mediterranean style diet were explored using eight guide questions. Adherence levels to the Mediterranean diet were investigated, during the focus group using a questionnaire.
Methods:Following ethical approval for the study, members of a cardiac/stroke support group were invited to participate. Eligible and consenting participants took part in the focus group. Data collected was analysed inductively and thematically.
Results: Three dominant themes identified were: limited Mediterranean diet awareness; following a Mediterranean style diet would be difficult; and a Mediterranean style diet is inappropriate.
Conclusions: The difficulty of food preparation, the short shelf-life of foods, and the need for starchy and warm foods are additional barriers to following a Mediterranean diet for individuals who have experienced a cardiovascular condition or event.
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Bakkali, J. S. (2016). Exploring attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of cardiac/stroke support group members in relation to a Mediterranean style diet (Master's thesis). University of Chester, United Kingdom.
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University of Chester
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