Effect of pictorial-based information about atherosclerosis on adherence to lifestyle recommendations: results from the VIPVIZA randomised controlled trial.
Visual education about atherosclerosis may support lifestyle changes that prevent cardiovascular disease in at-risk populations.
AIM: Low adherence to a healthy lifestyle constitutes a major barrier to effective prevention of cardiovascular disease. We found no interactions for age, sex or education.
What the study was
- Study design
- Randomized study
- Sample size
- 3532
- Category
- Prevention
- Maturity
- Exploratory
- Journal
- Open heart
Why it surfaced
Score 5/10 [PROMISING_PRELIMINARY]: Randomized study (Journal Article) matched 'Aging, longevity, and population health'. Components — novelty:1/3, relevance:1/3, design:2/2, population:1/2. Confidence: high. Conservative scoring applied per v1.3 rubric.
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