Currently, there is no cardiovascular risk management (CVRM) program - regular monitoring, guidance, and treatment by general practitioners - for women following these complications. The aim of this project is to develop and implement a CVRM program for women who had high blood pressure or diabetes during pregnancy, with specific attention to women with a migration background and/or low socioeconomic status. An existing CVRM program will be adapted to this target group and evaluated in practice.
This project supports general practitioners and practice nurses in applying scientific knowledge and guideline recommendations in daily practice and improving care. The ultimate goal of this project is to prevent CVD in these women.
This study addresses a significant gap in postnatal healthcare for women who experienced high blood pressure or diabetes during pregnancy-conditions that substantially increase the risk of future cardiovascular disease. By developing and implementing a tailored cardiovascular risk management program, particularly for women from vulnerable groups such as those with a migration background or lower socioeconomic status, the project aims to promote long-term health and reduce health inequalities. Preventing cardiovascular disease not only improves quality of life for these women but also reduces the long-term burden on the healthcare system.
