Aim: This research study explored the lived experiences of adults diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) when exposed to a prolonged period of extreme cold.
Design: This research study utilized descriptive qualitative research design.
Methods: Face-to-face interview sessions with audio recording were conducted. There were 30 informants who participated in the study. Descriptive phenomenology with Colaizzi's method of data analysis was used.
Results: Results revealed three themes, namely: (i) elucidating cold exposure; (ii) challenges of cold exposure; and (iii) translating adverse exposure to self-management. The results further revealed the significance of nursing health care especially to health promotion, disease prevention and health restoration especially in community setting.
Conclusion: In conclusion, manifestations of CAD are triggered when exposed to a prolonged period of extremely low environmental temperature.
Keywords: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD); climate change; cold adversities; coping; extreme cold.