Perceptions of the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Middle-aged Male Taxi Drivers: Focus Group Interviews
10.5807/kjohn.2020.29.4.288
- Author:
Sun-Jung PARK
1
;
Ga-Yeon KO
;
Byung-Jun PARK
Author Information
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Suwon Women’s University, Suwon, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2020;29(4):288-294
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to comprehensively examine middle-aged male taxi drivers' perceptions of the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Methods:A qualitative method was used, with focus group interviews. The participants were middle-aged male taxi drivers who had been driving for more than ten years and for more than six hours daily.
Results:The data were analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. Middle-aged male taxi drivers' perceptions of the risk of cardiovascular disease were categorized into three main themes: “individual perceptions of cardiovascular disease”, “possibility of behaviors for cardiovascular disease” and “motivations of behaviors for cardiovascular disease”. Six sub-themes were extracted as follows: “perception of vulnerability”, “perception of seriousness”, “perception of profitability”, “perception of disability”, “self-awareness” and “advancing toward health care”.
Conclusion:It is necessary to invigorate support systems through measures including education, counseling, and web-based programs to prevent cardiovascular disease in middle-aged male taxi drivers.
