title: [Environmental factors associated with the decision time for seeking care in myocardial infarction].
abstract: The purpose was to estimate the decision time (DT) for searching for attendance for men and women suffering from acute myocardial infarction (AMI); and to analyze the influence of surrounding variables in the DT. Transversal study, involving one hundred patients interviewed in hospitals of Salvador-BA, Brazil. For data analysis, it was used the chi-squared or Fisher's exact test, and the Robust Linear Regression Model. AMI at the home predominated, with family members and patients receiving mistaken actions. A high DT was observed both, for women (0.9h) and men (1.4h). Those at home during the initial symptoms had higher DT, compared to those at work; and lower in relation to those in public spaces (p=0.047). Statistically significant interaction occurred among gender and the fact of living with company; and among gender and having a companion and children, for the outcome of the DT. Nursing care focused on the specificity of surrounding factors and gender can optimize early attendance.
authors.affiliation: Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil.
authors.forename: Fernanda Carneiro
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Mussi
authors.affiliation: Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil.
authors.forename: Andreia Santos
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Mendes
authors.affiliation: Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil.
authors.forename: Carla Almeida
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Damasceno
authors.affiliation: Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil.
authors.forename: Mariana de Almeida Moraes
authors.initials: Mde A
authors.lastname: Gibaut
authors.affiliation: Escola Baiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, Salvador, BA, Brasil.
authors.forename: Armênio Costa
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Guimarães
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Ciências Exatas, Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, BA, Brasil.
authors.forename: Carlos Antônio de Souza
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Teles
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000628:therapy; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013997:Time Factors