Table 2.
Women's knowledge about main risk factors and preventive measures for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Have heard about CVDs | ||
| No | 32 | 3.9 |
| Yes | 789 | 96.1 |
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| Correct answer | ||
| N | % | |
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| Risk factors* | ||
| Smoking | 715 | 89.4 |
| High blood pressure | 601 | 75.3 |
| High cholesterol level | 592 | 74.7 |
| High weight | 560 | 70.2 |
| High salt diet | 489 | 61.4 |
| Sedentariness | 378 | 47.3 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 361 | 46.3 |
| Familiarity | 278 | 31.5 |
| Preventive measures for CVDs | ||
| Quit smoking | 694 | 87 |
| Have cholesterol level checked | 594 | 75.4 |
| Physical activity | 568 | 71.8 |
| Lose weight | 558 | 71 |
| Have blood pressure checked | 547 | 69.9 |
| Reducing diet salt | 532 | 67.5 |
| Fruit and vegetables intake | 396 | 50.1 |
*Only for those who reported that they have heard about CVDs.