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Table 2 Components of the questionnaire survey

From: Task shifting of frontline community health workers for cardiovascular risk reduction: design and rationale of a cluster randomised controlled trial (DISHA study) in India

Survey Component

Measures

Source

Socio-demographic details of participant’s family

Age, Sex, Marital Status, Religion, Education, Income, Occupation

CARRS Surveillance Study (2012) [25]

Tobacco Consumption

History, frequency and quantity of tobacco consumption, type of products used

Adapted from Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence- Indian Adaptation [26, 27]

Alcohol Consumption

History, frequency and quantity of tobacco consumption, type of products used

Adapted from WHO AUDIT [28]

Physical Activity

Levels of sedentary, moderate and vigorous activity levels & time spent doing activity

Adapted from WHO [28] Steps [29]

Knowledge, Attitude & Practices about Blood Pressure

Currently knowledge & attitude toward high blood pressure

Specifically developed for study

Diet and Nutrition

Food Habits and Consumption

Few items adapted from WHO Steps [29]

Few items specifically developed for purpose of the study

Medical History

Hypertension/Diabetes/Diabetes – related complications/Hyperlipidemia/Heart Disease

CARRS Surveillance Study (2012) [25]

Family History

Mortality and/morbidity among participant’s family due to cardio-metabolic illness/risk factors

CARRS Surveillance Study (2012) [25]

Treatment History & Expenditure

Expenses for inpatient & outpatient treatment in last 12 months and current

Specifically developed

Medications

Name, dosage and disorder for which medication taken

Specifically developed

Mental Health

General well-being & distress

Adapted in Indian settings [30]