Sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with the decision time for seeking care in acute myocardial infarction

Authors

  • Fernanda Carneiro Mussi Universidade Federal da Bahia; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Mariana de Almeida Moraes Gibaut Universidade Federal da Bahia; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Carla Almeida Damasceno IREP Sociedade de Ensino Superior
  • Andreia Santos Mendes Universidade Federal da Bahia; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Armenio Costa Guimaraes Escola Baiana de Medicina e Saude Publica
  • Carlos Antonio de Souza Teles Santos Universidade Federal da Bahia; Instituto de Saude Coletiva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3178.2361

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: this study aimed to analyze the interaction of gender in the association between decision time for seeking healthcare services and the sociodemographic and clinical variables. METHOD: this exploratory, cross-sectional study was performed with 100 individuals interviewed in hospitals in Salvador, Bahia. The chi-square test or Fisher's exact test and the robust linear regression model were used in the analysis. A statistical significance of 5% was adopted. RESULTS: men and women presented long decision times. The decision time was less for smokers and those with constant and/or severe pain. There was an interaction between gender and smoking and between gender and pain radiating to the neck or jaw for the decision time outcome. CONCLUSION: decision times were long and were influenced by clinical and gender variables. The study provides support for nursing care practices focused on the specificity of these factors and of the genders aiming to reduce the decision time.

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Published

2013-12-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 6 (2013)

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Original Articles

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Sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with the decision time for seeking care in acute myocardial infarction . (2013). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(6), 1248-1257. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3178.2361