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Caring for others, but not themselves

Implications for health care interventions in women with cardiovascular disease

Published Date: 22.5.2011

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Physical health

Physical health Women's health Open access Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Physical health

View Publication Physical health Women's health Open access Peer-reviewed journal article

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Caring for others, but not themselves

Implications for health care interventions in women with cardiovascular disease

Published Date: 22.5.2011

  • Author/ Authors

    Michelle DiGiacomo, Patricia M. Davidson, Robert Zecchin, Kate Lamb, John Daly

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    DiGiacomo, M., Davidson, P. M., Zecchin, R., Lamb, K., & Daly, J. (2011). Caring for others, but not themselves: Implications for health care interventions in women with cardiovascular disease. Nursing Research and Practice, 2011, 376020–376025. https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/376020

Long Summary

This article looks at the health outcomes of women with cardiovascular disease. A range of health determinants were assessed in this study through surveying women who have experienced some type of cardiac event. The study identifies the caregiving roles that women typically take on as a major factor that contributes to their own health.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Identifies a range of determinants of health outcomes in women
  • Provides an overview of how the traditional caregiving role can impact a woman's health
  • Provides information on managing recovery after a cardiac event

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Identifies key areas which negatively effect women's health
  • Provides an overview of how traditional gender roles can act as a determinant of health outcomes
  • Indicates a range of factors which can impact recovery from a cardiac event

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