Cardiovascular Interventions for Immigrant Women: A Scoping Review

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Cardiovascular Health
• Immigrant Health

Background:

• Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a significant health concern globally.
• Immigrant populations, particularly women, face unique challenges in managing chronic conditions.
• Culturally sensitive interventions are crucial for effective cardiovascular self-management in diverse groups.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify existing cardiovascular interventions targeting immigrant women in North America and Europe.
• To assess the scope and themes within the current literature on this topic.
• To highlight gaps in research and guide future intervention development.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review methodology was employed to systematically search and identify relevant literature.
• Independent review of retrieved articles by the primary author and a research assistant.
• Categorization of literature based on common themes and topics related to cardiovascular interventions.

Main Results:

• The search identified numerous resources on cardiovascular self-management but few interventions specifically designed for immigrant women with diagnosed CVD.
• A significant gap exists in targeted, culturally sensitive cardiovascular interventions for this demographic.
• The quality of the existing literature was challenging to assess within the scope of this review.

Conclusions:

• There is a critical need for more research focused on immigrant women with cardiovascular disease.
• Future systematic reviews are recommended to evaluate the quality of evidence.
• Culturally sensitive interventions are essential for improving cardiovascular health outcomes in immigrant women.