Understanding of and perceptions towards cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors: a qualitative study among residents of urban informal settings in Nairobi

ObjectivesThe study explored the understanding of and perception towards cardiovascular disease (CVD) and risk factors, and how they influence prevention and development of the conditions, care-seeking and adhering to treatment.SettingInformal settlements of Nairobi.ParticipantsNine focus group disc...

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Main Authors: Diederick E Grobbee, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Catherine Kyobutungi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-06-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/6/e026852.full