Knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular disease risk factors in Sierra Leone: a qualitative study of patients’ and community leaders’ perceptions

Objectives Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors (CVDRF) is increasing, especially in low-income countries. In Sierra Leone, there are no previous studies on the knowledge and the awareness of these conditions in the community. This study aimed to explore the knowledge and understanding...

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Main Authors: Agnieszka Ignatowicz, Tahir Bockarie, Chris Willott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/12/e038523.full