Exploring attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of cardiac/stroke support group members in relation to a Mediterranean style diet.

Bakkali, Jennifer S.

dc.contributor.author	Bakkali, Jennifer S.	*
dc.date.accessioned	2017-03-29T12:50:12Z
dc.date.available	2017-03-29T12:50:12Z
dc.date.issued	2016-10-21
dc.identifier.citation	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.	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10034/620454
dc.description.abstract	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.
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.publisher	University of Chester	en
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/	*
dc.subject	cardiovascular disease	en
dc.subject	stroke	en
dc.subject	diet	en
dc.subject	Mediterranean diet	en
dc.title	Exploring attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of cardiac/stroke support group members in relation to a Mediterranean style diet.	en
dc.type	Thesis or dissertation	en
dc.type.qualificationname	MSc	en
dc.type.qualificationlevel	Masters Degree	en
html.description.abstract	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.