Overview
A review of the literature did not identify any studies that assessed knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors and healthy lifestyle behaviours in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. The aim of this study is to assess knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors, healthy lifestyle behaviours and physical activity levels in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis according to ASAS diagnostic criteria
- Being aged 18-65
- Stable medication use for at least 3 months
- Voluntary participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease
- Being pregnant
- Having undergone recent surgery
- Presence of malignancy