Implications
Qualitative studies of this kind are important not only to
get an insight into the lay beliefs, but also have implications
for providing community specific health care, particularly
for those who are marginalized for the reasons of
social and economic status, migratory status, ethnicity,
etc. In the wake of rising burden of CVDs in developing
countries, national level preventive and control activities
need this type of inputs. This information is helpful in
identifying existing gaps in knowledge and awareness and
thereby useful in designing health promotional activities
relevant to the communities, specifically to migrant communities
existing in urban areas in India and elsewhere.
The inadequate knowledge on causation, prevention and
un-sustained life-style changes should be addressed during
these activities. Also, screening and counselling
should be made accessible for communities with an
endeavour to foster positive beliefs and self-reliance
regarding life-style changes.