PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN WOMEN: ROLE OF THE OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGIST
Hanaa Hadi Kareem* and Sinan Ahmed Saeed
ABSTRACT
A qualitative study was conducted to understand the current and
potential role of the community obstetrician gynecologist in risk factor
screening and prevention of cardiovascular disease. A total of four
focus group discussions were conducted among 50 residents and
practicing physicians in Iraq. Five main thematic areas were identified
including the scope of practice, professional knowledge and skills in
non-reproductive care, the potential for liability, logistical and
structural barriers, medical practice community, and support for
collaborative care. There were no differences between residents and
those in practice within and between cities. Comprehensive care was most often defined as
excluding chronic medical care issues and most likely as focusing on screening and referring
women.
Keywords: Cardiovascular disease, obstetrician-gynecologist.
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