Cardiovascular risk prevention Circulatory System Cardiovascular diseases
Conditions
Interventions
1. Each group has 200 participants
2. There will only be a single message provided and participants' reactions were measured after receipt of this CVD risk information:
Group 1: A percentage CVD risk
Sponsors
Unilever (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Body mass index (BMI) above/and 30 and/or smoker 2. 30-60 years old, either sex 3. Not diagnosed with a heart condition (e.g. heart attack or angina) 4. Not diagnosed with cancer 5. Willing to sign the informed consent form 6. Computer and internet literate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. BMI 60 years old 3. Diagnosed with cancer 4. Diagnosed with a heart-condition (heart attack or angina). This is because algorithms predict risk of first CVD event, not recurrent events 5. Any other chronic disease of the major organs (e.g. kidney failure) 6. Not willing to sign online consent form 7. Not literate in use of computer and the internet
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Risk perceptions were measured by self-reported items once participants received their CVD risk information | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following were measured by self-reported items once participants received their CVD risk information: 1. Intention to stop smoking (for smokers only) 2. Eat healthier 3. Do more physical activity | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed