scholarly journals Ischemic Heart Disease in Nigeria: Exploring the Challenges, Current Status, and Impact of Lifestyle Interventions on Its Primary Healthcare System

Author(s):  
Daniel A. Nnate ◽  
Chinedum O. Eleazu ◽  
Ukachukwu O. Abaraogu

The burden of ischemic heart disease in Nigeria calls for an evidence-based, innovative, and interdisciplinary approach towards decreasing health inequalities resulting from individual lifestyle and poor socioeconomic status in order to uphold the holistic health of individuals to achieve global sustainability and health equity. The poor diagnosis and management of ischemic heart disease in Nigeria contributes to the inadequate knowledge of its prognosis among individuals, which often results in a decreased ability to seek help and self-care. Hence, current policies aimed at altering lifestyle behaviour to minimize exposure to cardiovascular risk factors may be less suitable for Nigeria’s diverse culture. Mitigating the burden of ischemic heart disease through the equitable access to health services and respect for the autonomy and beliefs of individuals in view of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) requires comprehensive measures to accommodate, as much as possible, every individual, notwithstanding their values and socioeconomic status.

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moacyr Roberto Cuce Nobre ◽  
Rachel Zanetta de Lima Domingues

Summary Introduction: The effectiveness of the treatment of chronic diseases depends on the participation of the patient, influenced by different sociocultural factors, which are not fully recognized by the treatment routine. Objective: To search for some of these factors that hinder or facilitate adherence to treatment and use of healthcare resources, approaching patients with ischemic heart disease. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using face-to-face interviews. We applied semi-structured questionnaires to 347 individuals and recorded 141 interviews for qualitative analysis. Descriptors were selected to identify eight categories of analyses. The quantitative data were submitted to descriptive analysis of frequency. Results: Only 2% had good medication adherence according to score on Morisky questionnaire. About 23% bought statins; the others obtained statin in the public health institution. Thirty-six speeches were selected and classified according to the following categories: knowledge about disease and medication, difficulty of acquisition, self management of treatment, difficulties of access to health services, side effect of statins, caregiver support, transportation to health services and concerns about the disease progression. However, it was noticed that about 1/3 of the care outside the research institution can be characterized as an attempt to bring rationalization to the health system. Conclusion: The improved adherence to chronic treatment of ischemic heart disease depends on the establishment of effective flows for referral and counter-referral from one care unit to another, relevant information and clarification of the questions for the patients and the attention of health professionals to the many social and cultural factors involved in treatment adherence. New research should be focused on educational groups by integrated multidisciplinary teams in order to share treatment decisions, thereby increasing the patient's commitment to his own health.


Vestnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 293-297
Author(s):  
А.А. Бабаева ◽  
К.М. Ушурова ◽  
Г.Б. Серикова ◽  
А.Б. Канапина ◽  
А.Б. Асемов

Цель: Целью данной работы является изучение доступности, использования и существующих ограничений использования кардиологической реабилитации (КР) в Республике Казахстан. Материалы и методы: основной основой для исследования послужил обзор существующих исследований и имеющихся данных. Поиск исследований КР в странах с низким и средним уровнем доходов и странах с GHSI (Глобальный индекс безопасности в области здравоохранения) выше среднего был выполнен в различных электронных базах данных, включая EMBASE, Pubmed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, elibrary. Результаты. В Казахстане отсутствуют единые и утвержденные протоколы КР-терапии, а в организациях, проводящих реабилитационные программы, нет спецификации по пациентам с ССЗ. Кроме того, врачи часто назначают программы реабилитации, но они доступны для большинства пациентов из-за нехватки программ и высокой стоимости медицинского туризма. Кроме того, реабилитационные программы часто предлагают немедицинские учреждения, например, санатории. Вывод: Перед казахстанским здравоохранением стоит задача снижения смертности и инвалидности пациентов с ишемической болезнью сердца. Кардиологическая реабилитация (КР) является краеугольным камнем вторичной профилактики ишемической болезни сердца. В развивающихся странах, где бремя ишемической болезни сердца является значительным и продолжает расти, КР имеет критически важное значение. Однако наличие и использование КР в Казахстане систематически неизвестно. Purpose: The aim of this work is to investigate the availability, exploitation and existing limitation of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) usage in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Materials and methods: The major basis for the study was the literature review of existing research and available data. The search on the studies of CR in low and middle-income countries and countries with GHSI of above-average was performed on various electronic databases, including EMBASE, Pubmed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, elibrary. Results: There are no unified and approved protocols of CR-therapies in Kazakhstan and organizations which conduct rehabilitation programs, have no specification on CVD-patients. Furthermore, doctors frequently prescribe rehabilitation programs, but it is available for most of the patients due to the scarcity of programs, and high costs of medical tourism. Moreover, the rehabilitation programs are frequently offered by non-medical institutions, such as health resorts. Conclusion: Kazakh health care faces the task of reducing mortality and disability of patients with coronary heart disease. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a cornerstone of secondary prevention of ischemic heart disease. In LMIC, where the burden of ischemic heart disease is substantial and growing, CR is critically important. However, the availability and utilization of CR in Kazakhstan are not systematically known.


2005 ◽  
Vol 79 (6) ◽  
pp. S2238-S2247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shafie Fazel ◽  
Gilbert H.L. Tang ◽  
Denis Angoulvant ◽  
Massimo Cimini ◽  
Richard D. Weisel ◽  
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1969 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideo UEDA ◽  
Satoru MURAO ◽  
Kenichi HARUMI ◽  
Akio KUROIWA

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973232110434
Author(s):  
Amanda Nikolajew Rasmussen ◽  
Kirsten Schultz Petersen ◽  
Charlotte Overgaard

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.


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