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Peer Support for Women with Heart Disease: Program Description and Evaluation of Women@Heart
Nadine Elias1,2, Dan Yedu Quansah1,2,3, Lisa A McDonnell4
1Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract:
Women with heart disease face higher risks of death, cardiac events, depression, and reduced quality of life, compared to men. However, women's participation level in cardiac rehabilitation programs remains low. Peer support programs, such as Women@Heart (W@H), led by women with lived experiences, can enhance program uptake and improve psychosocial well-being. Our pilot evaluation of W@H showed improvements in psychosocial and health behaviour measures, including coping skills and health empowerment. This program evaluation demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of W@H in addressing the unique needs of women with heart disease; however, further and large-scale evaluation is needed.
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