Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Religion, relationships and mental health in midlife women following acute myocardial infarction. |
| Authors: |
Kamm-Steigelman L (AUTHOR), Kimble LP (AUTHOR), Dunbar S (AUTHOR), Sowell RL (AUTHOR), Bairan A (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Feb2006, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p141-159. 19p. |
| Subjects: |
Women's health, Myocardial infarction, Cardiogenic shock, Women's mental health, Mental health, Heart diseases in women |
| Abstract: |
Little is known about coping in women following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In midlife, women have worse outcomes than men following AMI. Innovative interventions need to be developed that respond to these women's unique recovery needs. In this correlational, descriptive study, 59 women aged 35-64 who had experienced AMI reported low satisfaction with life and decreased mental health; 49% were experiencing depression. However, they also reported that religion, family, and friends provided strength and comfort at the time of their AMI. Greater activation of simple, family-oriented, coping resources during recovery may be key. It is recommended that mental health nurses be essential members of the recovery planning team. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
