Table 3 Prevention and knowledge beliefs about heart disease by percent of respondents and education level (N = 171)
From: Knowledge of young African American adults about heart disease: a cross-sectional survey
HD Statement | Agree Strongly | Agree Somewhat | Disagree Somewhat | Disagree Strongly | Â |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
When I think of heart disease, I most often think of someone having a heart attack and dying quickly1 | 9.9 | 44.4 | 31.0 | 14.6 | Total |
| Â | 7.8 | 38.8 | 35.3 | 18.1 | College |
| Â | 14.5 | 56.4 | 21.8 | 7.3 | No coll. |
When I think of stroke, I most often think about someone having a long-term disease that will reduce the quality of their life. | 18.7 | 42.7 | 22.2 | 16.4 | Total |
| Â | 19.0 | 50.9 | 24.1 | 18.1 | College |
| Â | 18.2 | 42.7 | 18.2 | 12.7 | No coll. |
By taking estrogen replacement therapy, I (or women if a male) can help reduce my risk for heart disease. | 2.9 | 47.4 | 38.6 | 11.1 | Total |
| Â | 4.3 | 50.0 | 34.5 | 11.2 | College |
| Â | 0 | 41.8 | 47.3 | 10.9 | No coll. |
I am comfortable talking with my doctor about preventative and treatment options regarding my health.2 | 66.7 | 20.5 | 5.8 | 7.0 | Total |
| Â | 74.1 | 18.1 | 2.6 | 5.2 | College |
| Â | 50.9 | 25.5 | 12.7 | 10.9 | No coll. |
It is easy to find accurate and easy to understand information about heart disease and stroke. | 34.3 | 50.0 | 13.4 | 2.3 | Total |
| Â | 40.5 | 45.7 | 12.1 | 1.7 | College |
| Â | 21.4 | 58.9 | 16.1 | 3.6 | No coll. |
There is nothing I can do to help prevent myself from getting heart disease. (HBM Self-efficacy)3 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 11.1 | 73.1 | Total |
| Â | 5.2 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 83.6 | College |
| Â | 10.9 | 16.4 | 21.8 | 50.9 | No coll. |
I am at low risk for heart attack or stroke for a person my age. (HBM Perceived Risk) | 16.9 | 43.6 | 27.9 | 11.6 | Total |
| Â | 18.1 | 44.0 | 28.4 | 9.5 | College |
| Â | 14.3 | 42.9 | 26.8 | 16.1 | No coll. |