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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2020

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

Pedro Pallangyo, Nsajigwa Misidai, Makrina Komba, Zabella Mkojera, Happiness J Swai, Naairah R Hemed, Henry Mayala, Smita Bhalia, Jalack Millinga, Upendo W Mollel and 6 more

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Article in BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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16 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Pedro PallangyoUnit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. pedro.pallangyo@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-6720-5110
Nsajigwa MisidaiUnit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Makrina KombaUnit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Zabella MkojeraUnit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Happiness J SwaiUnit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Naairah R HemedUnit of Research and Training, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Henry MayalaDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Smita BhaliaDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Jalack MillingaDepartment of Nursing, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Upendo W MollelOutpatient Department, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Happiness L KusimaDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Ester ChavalaDepartment of Nursing, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Ziada JoramDepartment of Nursing, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Halifa AbdallahOutpatient Department, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Rajabu HamisiQuality Assurance Unit, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mohamed JanabiDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Ifakara Health Institute · TZ

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHealth 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 assess for CVD risk knowledge and its associated factors among patient escorts.

methodsA total of 1063 caretakers were consecutively enrolled in this cross-sectional study. An adopted questionnaire consisting of 22 statements assessing various CVD risk behaviors was utilized for assessment of knowledge. Logistic regression analyses were performed to assess for factors associated with poor knowledge of CVD risks.

resultsThe mean age was 40.5 years and women predominated (55.7%). Over two-thirds had a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m

conclusionsIn conclusion, despite of a good level of CVD knowledge established in this study, a disparity between individual's knowledge and self-care practices is apparent.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth LiteracyAdolescentAdultCardiovascular DiseasesCaregiversCross-Sectional StudiesDietFemaleHealth Care SurveysHeart Disease Risk FactorsHumansMaleMiddle AgedOutpatientsRisk AssessmentAwarenessCardiovascular disease knowledgeCVD risk knowledgeHealth knowledgeHealth literacyTanzania

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