Table 2: Risk and Protection Factors Assessed of 40 Patients with SLE

Characteristics N %
Follow Medication Treatment Correctly
No 15 37.5
Yes 25 62.5
Frequency of Visits to Physician
Monthly 12 30.0
Every 2 months 6 15.0
Every 3 months 18 45.0
Every 6 months 3 7.5
No regular visits 1 2.5
Smoking
No 36 90.0
Yes 4 10.0
Avoiding Sunlight
Yes 40 100.0
Control of Heart Disease Risk
(Hypertension, Obesity, Dyslipidemia and Glucose Control)
No 4 10.0
Yes 36 90.0