Syrians’ awareness of cardiovascular disease risk factors and warning indicators: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Study design and setting

This cross-sectional study was conducted in Syria between August 1 and 25, 2022, to assess Public knowledge of risk factors and warning signs for cardiovascular disease among Syrian adults. Participants included the Syrian population above 18 and who live in Syria, whereas we excluded Syrian people less than 18 years, who live outside of Syria, and who didn’t complete the survey. The aims of the study, the name of the research team, the participant’s ability to withdraw from the study, their right to privacy and data protection, and the fact that only data that was…