B4.049 Sociocultural Factors Affecting Cardio Disease

Question 1

what are some major factors surrounding sex/gender and CVD

Answer 1

women have inferior health outcomes compared to men
studies often focused on men
CVD portrayed as a “man disease”
women experience multiple roles mediated by socioeconomic circumstances
caregiving > stress

Question 2

3 levels of racism

Answer 2

institutionalized racism
personally mediated racism
sterotype threat

Question 3

discuss the implications of bias on CVD

Answer 3

implicit bias may directly influence clinicians decisions about their patients medical treatment
incorrect, often stereotypical assumptions lead to lower quality care
lower quality interactions and communication between more biased clinicians and minority patients

Question 4

what are some effects of chronic cortisol release

Answer 4

impaired cognitive performance
suppressed thyroid function
decreased bone density
decrease in muscle tissue
high BP
lowered immunity and inflammatory responses
slowed wound healing
increased abdominal fat
increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and higher cholesterol