Dating, disclosure, and romantic relationships pose challenges for adults with congenital heart disease: A mixed-methods study
Floor C. van der Meijs, Philippine Kiès, Loes A.M. van Winden, Marloes Duijkers, Veronica R. Janssen, Henk W. Elzevier · 2026
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Floor van der Meijs and co-authors explored dating with a heart condition in two thousand twenty-six. Adults born with heart defects now live long lives. Romance brings joy and support, but also hard talks. Telling a partner about the condition can feel risky. Little research had covered these experiences. The team ran a national mixed-methods survey.
Adults with the condition answered an online questionnaire. Items covered dating, disclosure, and relationship strain. Patterns were split by sex and disease complexity. Partner views were gathered for extra depth. Open answers fed a thematic analysis. Disclosure timing emerged as a central worry. The findings can guide clinics to offer relationship support.
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| CREATOR | Floor C. van der Meijs, Philippine Kiès, Loes A.M. van Winden, Marloes Duijkers, Veronica R. Janssen, Henk W. Elzevier |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 43 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |