Reasons for delay in seeking healthcare among women with acute coronary syndrome from rural and urban areas in Jordan

ABSTRACT

We aimed to explore reasons for delay in seeking healthcare among women with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) for the first time from urban and rural areas in Jordan. A qualitative descriptive design was used through face-to-face interviews with 33 women. Themes that explained why women delayed seeking healthcare when experiencing ACS were: Knowledge deficit about coronary artery disease; the effect of disparity in healthcare services on women decision; and life priorities of women during the ACS attack. Educational needs should be addressed based on variations in both areas.

Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2021.1955889 .

Disclosure statement

The authors report no actual or potential conflicts of interest.