Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess awareness of African, African-American, and Caucasian American women regarding heart health promotion and heart disease prevention programs. A survey consisting of 10 questions was given to 150 women from the Minnesota cities of Mankato, Minneapolis, and Saint Paul. Data was collected from 60 women. Results from this study indicated that 32.45% of women were aware of heart health promotion and heart disease prevention programs while 67.55% were not aware. An investigation was also carried out to determine knowledge of women regarding heart disease as the leading cause of morbidity in women. Results of from this study indicated that over 50% of African-American and Caucasian American women were aware that heart disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women, but African women were not aware.
Advisor
Judith Luebke
Date of Degree
2004
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Program of Study
Health Science
Department
Health Science
College
Allied Health and Nursing
Recommended Citation
Lower, L. (2004). Awareness of heart health promotion and heart disease prevention programs among African, African-American, and Caucasian American women. [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/1482/
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