Table-II.
Knowledge items with mean score (SD) and percentage (%) for good knowledge towards CVD (n=610).
| Item | Mean (SD) | Good knowledge N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge on CVD risks | ||
| Smoking | 1.78 (0.55) | 513(84.1) |
| High blood pressure | 1.37 (0.87) | 388(63.6) |
| Obesity | 1.65 (0.70) | 475(77.9) |
| High LDL cholesterol | 1.34 (0.90) | 390(63.9) |
| Increasing age (>55years) | 0.97 (0.73) | 153(25.1) |
| Stress | 1.16 (0.89) | 297(48.7) |
| Family history of heart disease | 1.01 (0.86) | 226(37) |
| Chronic renal failure | 0.66 (0.77) | 109(17.9) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0.90 (0.83) | 185(30.3) |
| Increased fatty food intake | 1.65 (0.65) | 455(74.6) |
| Increased use of salt | 1.01 (0.88) | 237(38.9) |
| Excessive use of organ meat | 0.80 (0.84) | 166(27.2) |
| Sedentary life style | 0.87 (0.63) | 88(14.4) |
| Waist circumference >40 inches | 0.57 (0.77) | 105(17.2) |
| BMI >30 | 0.71 (0.85) | 156(25.6) |
SD=Standard deviation.