Cardiovascular disease prevention knowledge and associated factors among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the growing epidemic of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in sub-Saharan Africa, behavioural change interventions are critical in supporting populations to achieve better cardiovascular health. Population knowledge regarding CVD is an important first step for any such interventions. This study examined CVD prevention knowledge and associated factors among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda.

Methods

The study was cross-sectional in design conducted among adults aged 25 to 70 years as part of the baseline assessment by the Scaling-up Packages of Interventions for Cardiovascular disease prevention in selected sites in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa (SPICES) - project. Data were collected using pretested semi-structured questionnaires, and respondents cate

SUBMITTER: Ndejjo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7374818 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature