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ArticleBMJ open2020

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

Agnieszka Ignatowicz, Maria Lisa Odland, Tahir Bockarie, Haja Wurie, Rashid Ansumana, Ann H Kelly, Chris Willott, Miles Witham, Justine Davies

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Article in BMJ open, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 6 institutions in 3 countries.

Agnieszka IgnatowiczInstitute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
Maria Lisa OdlandInstitute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK m.l.odland@bham.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0003-4340-7145
Tahir BockarieWarwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK.
Haja WurieCollege of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
Rashid AnsumanaMercy Hospital Research Laboratory, Bo, Sierra Leone.
Ann H KellyDepartment of Global Health and Social Medicine, King's College London, London, UK.
Chris WillottKing's Centre for Global Health and Health Partnerships, King's College London, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-0940-4215
Miles WithamAge Research Group, NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-1967-0990
Justine DaviesInstitute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
King's College London · GBUniversity of Birmingham · GBNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · GBNjala University · SLUniversity of Sierra Leone · SLUniversity of Warwick · GB

Funding

Wellcome TrustWellcome Trust 209921/Z/17/Z
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesPrevalence 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 of CVDRF, as well as the perceptions of the barriers and facilitators to accessing care for these conditions, among patients and community leaders in Sierra Leone.

designQualitative study employing semistructured interviews and focus group discussions.

settingUrban and rural Bo District, Sierra Leone.

participantsInterviews with a purposive sample of 37 patients and two focus groups with six to nine community leaders.

resultsWhile participants possessed general knowledge of their conditions, the level and complexity of this knowledge varied widely. There were clear gaps in knowledge regarding the coexistence of CVDRF and their consequences, as well as the link between behavioural factors and CVDRF. An overarching theme from the data was the need to create an understanding and awareness of CVDRF in the community in order to prevent and improve management of these conditions. Cost was also seen as a major barrier to accessing care for CVDRFs.

conclusionsThe knowledge gaps identified in this study highlight the need to design strategies and interventions that improve knowledge and recognition of CVDRF in the community. Interventions should specifically consider how to develop and enhance awareness about CVDRF and their consequences. They should also consider how patients seek help and where they access it.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPerceptionQualitative ResearchRisk FactorsSierra Leonehealth policypublic healthqualitative research

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PMID33323429
PMCPMC7745312
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