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Knowledge and factors associated with low level of awareness of cardiovascular disease risk factors among adult diabetics attending Tororo General Hospital: a cross-sectional study. 托罗罗综合医院成年糖尿病患者心血管疾病危险因素认知水平低的相关知识和因素：一项横断面研究

PAMJ clinical medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-17 DOI: 10.11604/pamj-cm.2025.19.10.44468

Peace Atangwa Nantale, Jane Frances Namatovu, Innocent Besigye, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda, Elly Katabira

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