Factors associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk awareness among patients with cardiovascular risk factors in primary care

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality due to the increasing prevalence of major CVD risk factors, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidaemia and obesity. Lifestyle intervention is crucial for tackling these risk factors and curbing CVD. A prerequisite for adopting healthy behaviour is an individual’s awareness of their CVD risk. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the overall CVD risk awareness and identify factors associated with higher CVD risk awareness among individuals with CVD risk factors in primary care.