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Kvinnors upplevelser av att drabbas av hjärtinfarkt: En litteraturstudie
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
2023 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Women's experiences of suffering myocardial infarction : A literature review (English)
Abstract [sv]

Bakgrund: Fler män än kvinnor drabbas av hjärtinfarkt, vilket har resulterat i att tidigare forskning kring sjukdomen har baserats på mäns upplevelser. Kvinnor upplever ett större spektrum av symtom och har annorlunda riskfaktorer gentemot män. Tydliga förseningar i kvinnors vårdsökande kan ses. Syfte: Syftet var att belysa kvinnors upplevelser av att drabbas av hjärtinfarkt. Metod: En allmän litteraturstudie genomfördes på 11 artiklar. Innehållet av artiklarna analyserades och teman urskildes. Resultat: Fyra teman identifierades: brist på kunskap, känslan av ansvar, bemötandet av vården och livet efter hjärtinfarkten. I resultatet framkom det att kvinnor upplevde prodromala symtom som var atypiska, vilket försvårade kvinnornas förmåga att identifiera orsaken till symtomen. Kvinnorna prioriterade bort att söka vård, då kvinnorna präglades av känslan av ansvar gentemot sina anhöriga och sitt arbete. Många kvinnor kände sig ignorerade när de till slut sökte vård. Konklusion/implikation: Bristen på kunskap kring kvinnors atypiska symtom kan leda till förseningar i vårdsökande. Genom vidare forskning på kvinnors upplevelser, symtom och riskfaktorer kan kunskap spridas och bidra till att kvinnor får möjlighet till adekvat vård.

Abstract [en]

Background: More men than women suffer from myocardial infarction, which has resulted in previous research being based on men’s experiences. Women experience a greater spectrum of symptoms and have different risk factors than men. A distinct delay can be seen when women seek care. Aim: The purpose was to shed light on women's experiences when suffering a myocardial infarction. Method: A general literature study approach was conducted on 11 articles. The content of the articles was analyzed, and themes were distinguished. Result: Four themes were identified: lack of knowledge, feeling of responsibility, treatment in healthcare services and life after a myocardial infarction. The result showed that women experienced prodromal symptoms that were atypical, which complicated women’s ability to identify the cause of the symptoms. The women did not prioritize seeking care, as the women were influenced by the feeling of responsibility towards their relatives and work. Many women felt ignored when they finally sought care. Conclusion/implication: The lack of knowledge about women's atypical symptoms can lead to delays in seeking care and diagnosis. Through further research into women's experiences, symptoms and risk factors, knowledge can be spread and contribute to women having the opportunity for adequate care.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023. , p. 17
Keywords [en]
Experiences, myocardial infarction, women
Keywords [sv]
Hjärtinfarkt, kvinnor, upplevelser
National Category
Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-51912OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-51912DiVA, id: diva2:1810252
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Nursing
Educational program
Nursing Programme, 180 credits
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(Swedish)
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Available from: 2023-11-08 Created: 2023-11-07 Last updated: 2023-11-08Bibliographically approved

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