Perception of knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices about warning signs and symptoms for coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular risk factors in People with Hiv
Objective: to evaluate the perception of people with HIV about knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices about warning signs for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and cardiovascular risk factors. Methods: cross-sectional study conducted in a Specialized Care Service (SAE) for people with HIV in a hospital in the city of Jataí-GO, Mid-West, Brazil. A questionnaire with open and closed questions was used. Bivariate analysis stratified by sex was performed to check the factors associated with warning signs of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and cardiovascular risk factors.