Cardiovascular Disease in the Peruvian Andes: Local Perceptions, Barriers, and Paths to Preventing Chronic Diseases in the Cajamarca Region
Objectives: Public health interventions can be improved by understanding peoples' explanatory models of disease. We explore awareness and perceptions of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and options for preventative actions in young adults living in rural Andean communities.Methods: We used conveni...
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Main Authors: | Giuliana Sanchez-Samaniego (Author), Stella M. Hartinger (Author), Paula S. Tallman (Author), Daniel Mäusezahl (Author) |
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2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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