Authors

1. Rountree , Lauren
2. Fukuoka , Yoshimi
3. Sagae , Kenji
4. Zhang , Jingwen
5. Pike , Nancy
6. Brecht , Mary-Lynn
7. Rezk-Hanna , Mary
8. DeVon , Holli A.

Abstract

Women who believed they were susceptible to CVD and did not perceive CVD as severe were more likely to report intent to change behavior, suggesting perception of CVD risk is more important than awareness or knowledge. Addressing misperceptions may be a strategy for primary risk reduction.