Women Managing Heart Disease: Involvement of Spouse and Non-Spouse Care Partners

Melissa M. Franks, Megan B. Mason, Kristin J. August, William Sherlow, Matthew P. Harber, Katrina Riggin, Elizabeth A. Richards, Department of Human Development and Family Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Graduate Program in Prevention Science, Rutgers University, Department of Psychology, Department of Health Sciences, Rutgers University, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Indiana University Health Arnett, Clinical Exercise Physiology Program, Ball State University, Cardiac Ancillary Services, Indiana University Health, Ball Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, Purdue University, West Lafayette

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on July 02, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Purpose:Heart health is integral to promoting women’s overall health and healthcare. Following a cardiac event, engagement in recommended health-related activities (e.g., maintaining a healthy diet) speeds recovery and improves health. We investigate ...