Objectives Despite the centrality of patient involvement in the policy and rhetoric of health
care, the theoretical and empirical basis for patient involvement is lacking at the micro-level …

Objectives Uncertainty about the benefit of (high-intensity) statins for women remains due to
under-representation of women in primary prevention trials and scarcity of sex-stratified …

Objective Individuals with type D personality are characterized by maladaptive cognitive
appraisal and coping styles, but it remains unclear whether cognitive appraisal and coping …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally and the second most common
cause of death in South Korea. Health-promoting behaviors recommended for patients with …

The higher prevalence of insomnia in women has been attributed to biological factors, which
are less likely than cognitive and behavioural factors to play a role in perpetuating insomnia …

Background Few studies have examined relationships between physical activity (PA) during
mid-age and health costs in women. The aim of this study was to investigate associations …

Background Self-management is important to the recovery and quality of life of people
following stroke. Many interventions to support self-management following stroke have been …

Although generally harmless, the common cold disturbs the lives of billions yearly. It is
frequently treated by self-care, yet little is known about the effect gender may have on self …

Background People with intermediate CVD risk constitute most of the population. Within this
group, the proportion of events is lower compared to the high-risk group, but they contribute …

Abstract Introduction and Objectives Estimates of the burden of ischemic heart disease
(IHD), including geographic differences, should support health policy decisions. We set out …