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Table 6 Significant predictors of heart disease knowledge score, perceived susceptibility to heart disease and perceived self-efficacy

From: Knowledge of young African American adults about heart disease: a cross-sectional survey

Variable

Beta (p value)

F value

Adj R2

Model p

Heart Disease Knowledge Score

Education Level

.163 (.027)

11.66

.158

.000

Sex

-.249 (.001)

   

Self-efficacy to prevent CVD

.223 (.002)

   

Perceived Self-Efficacy

Education Level

.226 (.003)

6.81

.064

.001

Perceived low risk of CVD

-.168 (.025)

   

Perceived Susceptibility to Heart Disease

Sex

.149 (.049)

4.08

.035

.019

Self-efficacy to prevent CVD

-.148 (.051)

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