Exploring parental views and perceptions of cardiovascular health: a qualitative study
These findings highlight the need for flexible, community-based interventions that support CVH by engaging families and incorporating mental health promotion strategies. Effective strategies include enhancing community fitness and nutrition, programs to reduce cost barriers, offering flexible options to accommodate family schedules, and addressing emotional well-being. Healthcare providers can play a key role in these efforts by actively encouraging these strategies during patient interactions.
Authors
- Norrina B. Allen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6993-4384)
- Rachel Zmora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2553-2471)
- Leopoldo Laborda Castillo
- Tiwaloluwa A. Ajibewa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5756-5975)
- Leonardo Barrera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9812-7883)
- Zecilly Guzman
- Ileah Rios
- Darci Phillips
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
- Lurie Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25764-9
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00