Theoretical considerations in reducing risk for cardiovascular disease: implications for nursing practice

Aims and objectives. This article describes the theoretical foundation of risk perception as a key component of changing deleterious health behaviours associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Furthermore, perception in increasing cardiovascular risk-reducing behaviours in a socio-cultural frame...

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Main Authors: Gholizadeh, L., Davidson, Patricia, Salamonson, Y., Worrall-Carter, L.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Blackwell Publishing 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/44600