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Quality of life and social outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease living in rural areas of Kentucky

Authors :
Jefferies, John L.
Noonan, Jacqueline A.
Keller, Bradley B.
Wilson, John F.
Griffith III, Charles
Source :
American Journal of Cardiology. Jul2004, Vol. 94 Issue 2, p263-266. 4p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

As revealed by a quality-of-life survey done in a small rural Kentucky cohort, adults who live in rural areas who have congenital heart disease have a relatively poor health-related quality of life and face unique challenges in gaining employment, maintaining health insurance, and overcoming the perceived childhood stigma of being “different.” [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029149
Volume :
94
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
13704387
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.03.082