Table 6.

Factor loadings of the HBP SCP-Self-Efficacy scale

Direction: Listed below are common recommendations for persons with hypertension. How confident are you that you could,
Items	Factor loading
1. Take part in regular physical activity (e.g., 30 minutes of walking 4–5 times per week)?	.407
2. Eat less processed foods (e.g., canned or frozen goods, lunch meats)?	.773
3. Read nutrition facts label to check information on sodium content?	.677
4. Replace traditional high-salt foods (e.g., canned soups, Oodles of Noodles) with low-salt products (e.g., homemade soups, fresh vegetables)?	.707
5. Limit use of high-salt condiments (e.g., ketchup)?	.692
6. Eat less than 1 teaspoon of table salt per day (6 grams)?	.682
7. Eat less foods that are high in saturated (e.g., red meat, butter) and trans fat (e.g., lard, shortening)?	.744
8. Use broil, bake or steam instead of frying when cooking?	.674
9. Read nutrition label to check information on saturated (e.g., butter, red meats) and trans fat (e.g. lard, shortening)?	.630
10. Replace traditional high-fat foods (e.g., deep fried chicken) with low-fat products (e.g., baked chicken)?	.725
11. Limit total calorie intake from fat (less than 65 grams) daily?	.694
12. Eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily?	.560
13. Practice moderation in drinking alcohol daily (2 glasses or less for men; 1 glass or less for women)?	.480
14. Practice non-smoking?	.532
15. Check your blood pressure at home?	.450
16. Take your blood pressure medicine?	.486
17. Get your prescription filled?	.551
18. Keep your weight down?	.473
19. Try to stay away from anything and anybody that causes any kind of stress?	.534
20. See a doctor regularly?	.446