Perceived cardiovascular disease risk and tailored communication strategies among rural and urban community dwellers in Rwanda: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Jean Berchmans Niyibizi (Author), Kufre Joseph Okop (Author), Jean Pierre Nganabashaka (Author), Ghislaine Umwali (Author), Stephen Rulisa (Author), Seleman Ntawuyirushintege (Author), David Tumusiime (Author), Alypio Nyandwi (Author), Evariste Ntaganda (Author), Peter Delobelle (Author), Naomi Levitt (Author), Charlotte M. Bavuma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Rwanda, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the third leading cause of death, and hence constitute an important public health issue. Worldwide, most CVDs are due to lifestyle and preventable risk factors. Prevention interventions are based on risk factors for CVD risk, yet the...