Knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors among caretakers of outpatients attending a tertiary cardiovascular center in Tanzania: a cross-sectional survey

Knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors among caretakers of outpatients attending a tertiary cardiovascular center in Tanzania: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background Health literacy on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) plays an effective role in preventing or delaying the disease onset as well as in impacting the efficacy of their management. In view of the projected low health literacy in Tanzania, we conducted this cross-sectional survey to as...

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Main Authors: Pedro Pallangyo, Nsajigwa Misidai, Makrina Komba, Zabella Mkojera, Happiness J. Swai, Naairah R. Hemed, Henry Mayala, Smita Bhalia, Jalack Millinga, Upendo W. Mollel, Happiness L. Kusima, Ester Chavala, Ziada Joram, Halifa Abdallah, Rajabu Hamisi, Mohamed Janabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease knowledge
Health literacy
Health knowledge
Awareness
CVD risk knowledge
Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01648-1

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