Introduction
Cardiovascular diseases is a group of diseases that affect the heart and its related systems such as vessels and arteries (Aldhilan and Ghulam 567). They affect the cardiovascular system and their causes are diverse in nature. Depression has been linked to heart ailments and people with cardiovascular disorders are more likely to be depressed (Turkistani 98). Symptoms of depression have been found to reduce physical and mental health thus contributing to high risks of heart diseases (Davies and Yaver 78).
Fatigue and feelings of worthlessness among people are likely to contribute to ignorance of many aspects of healthy living which might contribute to heart disorders. Men in Saudi Arabia are dissatisfied with different aspects of their work, life and as a result of that; they are more likely to be depressed (Elderon and Whooley 89). The main purpose of this proposal is to come up with a project that will study the relationship between depression and cardiovascular diseases among Saudi male patients aged between 40 – 65 years.
Aims
- To identify and explain causes of depression among Saudi males aged between 40- 65 years.
- To explore the relationship between cardiovascular disorders and depression among Saudi male patients aged between 40 – 65 years.
Significance of the research
There have been increased instances of cardiovascular diseases among Saudi male citizens aged between 40 and 65 years over the past five years (Hernandez 45). This has raised concern among medical practitioners because they have been forced to adjust the manner in which they operate to meet the increased demand for medical care for patients with heart ailments (Hjemdahl 37). There has been little research carried out in Saudi Arabia to determine the cause of the problem and this research proposal, therefore, seeks to come up with a project that will bridge this gap.
Research Hypothesis
The majority of Saudi Arabian male citizens aged between 40 – 65 years are depressed because of a number of factors which in turn are contributing to high reports of cardiovascular diseases.
Literature Review
Human beings are stressed in one way or the other because of a number of factors in their work or social environment. Male members of the society in Saudi Arabia are expected to be providers of their families and also work hard to achieve different goals during their lifetime (Mulle and Vaccarino 678). Research has shown that prolonged stress leads to depression and this affects the way one responds to both physical and mental activities. A research carried out earlier in Saudi indicated that cases of cardiovascular disorders have been on the rise in the past two decades and 60% of these have been found to be among males aged between 40 and 65 years (Slovacek and Pavlik 90).
Methodology and Research techniques
Two aspects (Namely depression and cardiovascular diseases) will be studied in this research and a descriptive quantitative research design will be used for purposes of carrying out this research. This research can form the basis for future researches and as a result of that, the methodology used will have to be aligned with the research hypothesis stated above. The research will comply with all ethical requirements that govern the manner in which scientific research is supposed to be conducted. Participants will have to consent to the study and they have the right to withdraw at any given time (Baune and Adrian 56).
A structured questionnaire will be used to gather information from participants and follow-up analysis was done to establish cause and effect as far as depression and cardiovascular diseases are concerned among the people in the said population (Thomas 56). A representative sample will be used in the study and thereafter findings generalized to the entire population.
Works Cited
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