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Table 2 CVD risk factors as identified by participants

From: Cardiovascular health knowledge and preventive practices in people living with HIV in Kenya

Risk factors

N (%)

Don’t know

47 (16)

Don’t know

47 (16)

Stress

221 (73.7)

Physical inactivity

38 (12.6)

Overweight/obese

28 (9.3)

Raised blood pressure

27 (9.0)

Alcohol overuse

23 (7.6)

Diabetes

15 (5.0)

High Cholesterol

15 (5.0)

Smoking/Tobacco use

12 (4.0)

Age

7 (2.3)

Family history

4 (1.3)