Table 2. Response Frequencies for Self-Care Maintenance Items, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, 2022.
| Self-Care Maintenance | Never or Rarely | Sometimes | Frequently | Always or Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighing daily | 48 (55.2) | 20 (23.0) | 14 (16.1) | 5 (5.7) |
| Checking if ankles are swollen | 13 (14.9) | 15 (17.2) | 37 (42.5) | 22 (25.3) |
| Avoiding getting sick (e.g., getting vaccinated against the flu and avoiding contact with sick people) | - | 9 (10.3) | 24 (27.6) | 54 (62.1) |
| Engaging in some physical activity | 37 (42.5) | 16 (18.4) | 21 (24.1) | 13 (14.9) |
| Attending appointments with a doctor or nurse | - | 6 (6.9) | 17 (19.5) | 64 (73.6) |
| Consuming a low-salt diet | 4 (4.6) | 8 (9.2) | 17 (19.5) | 58 (66.7) |
| Exercising for 30 minutes | 38 (43.7) | 16 (18.4) | 21 (24.1) | 12 (13.8) |
| Remembering to take medications | 4 (4.6) | 11 (12.6) | 16 (18.4) | 56 (64.4) |
| Requesting low-salt food when eating out or visiting someone | 5 (5.7) | 9 (10.3) | 32 (36.8) | 41 (47.1) |
| Using a system (pillbox, reminders, etc.) to help remember medications | 21 (24.1) | 14 (16.1) | 15 (17.2) | 37 (42.5) |
SC - self-care.