Cardiovascular Disease and RA

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People with RA, including South Asians, have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) while living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and RA increases the risk of premature atherosclerosis. In previous research, we have highlighted that patients of South Asian origin with RA had limited knowledge about CVD risk.

There is a need to educate the population about CVD risk but limited culturally sensitive interventions exist in rheumatology.  

By working with patient partners, the team culturally adapted a cognitive behavioural patient education intervention which was trialled with White British patients, you can read the academic paper here.

The intervention was adapted to meet the specific cultural needs of the South Asian population. The twenty-five minute online educational video below illustrates the key messages with pictorial diagrams.

Hear more about this topic from rheumatology professionals and patient partners Joti and Ayesha in the informative video below.

Meri Sehat, Mere Rules (My Health, My Rules)

CVD risk awareness educational video in Hindi for people of South Asian origin living with rheumatoid arthritis /SLE

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Here is a PDF transcription in English for non-Hindi speaking health professionals and family members.