Abstract
People with mental health problems are well aware of their increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, this study suggests that medical and psychiatric providers are not consistently focused on risk management and prevention.
Sigma Membership
Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Cardiovascular Disease, Mental Health/Psychiatric, Metabolic Syndrome
Recommended Citation
Knight, Margaret M.; Bolton, Paula; and Kopeski, Lynne, "Knowledge of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk among people with mental health problems" (2019). INRC (Congress). 430.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/430
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Knowledge of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk among people with mental health problems
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
People with mental health problems are well aware of their increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, this study suggests that medical and psychiatric providers are not consistently focused on risk management and prevention.