Table 2 Knowledge on cardiovascular disease prevention
Knowledge statement (n = 4372) | Yes (%) | No (%) | Don’t know (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Someone can have hypertension without any symptoms | 2110 (48.3) | 902 (20.6) | 1360 (31.1) |
High salt consumption can increase your risk of developing hypertension | 2752 (62.9) | 414 (9.5) | 1206 (27.6) |
Foods high in calories such as chips, sugary drinks, cakes are good for the heart. | 444 (10.2) | 2981 (68.2) | 947 (21.7) |
Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables increases your risk of cardiovascular disease. | 445 (10.2) | 2892 (66.1) | 1035 (23.7) |
Sitting for a long time puts you at risk for high blood pressure | 2719 (62.2) | 487 (11.1) | 1166 (26.7) |
In order to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, moderate physical activity of at least 30 min is recommended every week. | 3325 (76.1) | 155 (3.6) | 892 (20.4) |
Overall knowledge [mean score (SD)] | 3.1 (±1.43) |  |  |
Low (score less than 5) | 3596 (82.2) | Â | Â |
High (score 5 and above) | 776 (17.7) | Â | Â |