Omodolapo Giwa-Daramola
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Omodolapo Giwa-Daramola
College:
The College of Health Professions and Human Services
Major:
Excercise Science
Faculty Research Advisor(s):
Pragya Sharma Ghimire
Abstract:
Previous studies have highlighted this disparity, indicating that despite women having a greater need for CR due to cardiovascular disease being a leading cause of mortality among them, they are less likely to engage in these programs. Various barriers contribute to this, including lower referral rates, fear, embarrassment, discomfort in group or mixed-sex settings, and feelings of inadequacy or self-consciousness. Enhancing adherence among women requires addressing individual needs and preferences, maximizing the program's benefits, and achieving better outcomes. Tailoring exercise prescriptions to suit each woman's requirements in a supportive and comfortable environment can alleviate fears and enhance sustainability and enjoyment. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the impact of personalized exercise prescriptions on adherence to cardiac rehabilitation among women compared to standardized programs. Customizing exercise programs to women's preferences aims to narrow the gender gap in CR participation and promote equitable access to this essential healthcare intervention. A literature review was conducted, and the existing results were compiled. The research was concentrated on articles published in the past 15 years. Key. Keywords used while searching included women with cardiovascular disease, cardiac rehabilitation, enrollment rates, and adherence rates. The findings suggests that tailoring exercise programs towards women would result in increase engagement, adherence and also success in cardiac rehabilitation programs.