Understanding of and perceptions towards cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors: a qualitative study among residents of urban informal settings in Nairobi Posted on 12/03/2020 by guest244@aphrc.org PUBLICATIONS RESOURCES // PUBLICATIONS Understanding of and perceptions towards cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors: a qualitative study among residents of urban informal settings in Nairobi Health and Wellbeing March 2020 Briefing Papers The study explored the understanding of and perception towards cardiovascular disease (CVD) and risk factors, and how they influence prevention and development of the conditions, care-seeking and adhering to treatment. Download CONTRIBUTORS Executive Director, APHRC Catherine Kyobutungi Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi is the Executive Director of the African… View Profile Associate Research Scientist Frederick Murunga Wekesah Frederick Murunga Wekesah is an epidemiologist and a researcher. He… View Profile