The Journal of cardiovascular nursing
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A limited number of studies have examined the interaction between gender and age with regard to extent of prehospital delay. Our aim was to examine gender and age differences associated with prehospital delay in Chinese patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). ⋯ Male elderly patients (aged ≥65 years) and women (aged ≤64 and ≥75 years) with STEMI were more likely to delay seeking timely medical care. These gender and age differences were explained by different education, stable income, medical insurance, typical chest pain, and cognition toward heart diseases.