Table 2.
Frequency distribution of VHT responses to key KAP questions
| Question | Question type | Responses N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Attitudes related to NCDs | ||
| A non-communicable disease is one that cannot be spread between people | Knowledge | Yes- 64 (94.1) |
| Non-communicable diseases are common amongst Ugandans | Attitude | In agreement 56 (82.4) In disagreement 12 (17.6) |
| Nuanced Knowledge about specific NCDs | ||
| High Blood Pressure- HBP | ||
| How much do you know about high blood pressure? | Knowledge | Nothing or only heard the term before 10 (14.7) A little about it 48 (70.6) Familiar with it 10 (14.7) |
| Cardiovascular disease- CVD | ||
| How much do you know about heart diseases? | Knowledge | Nothing or only heard the term before 23 (33.8) A little about it 42 (61.8) Familiar with it 3 (4.4) |
| How much do you know about stroke? | Knowledge | Nothing or only heard the term before 27 (39.7) A little about it 36 (52.9) Familiar with it 5 (7.4) |
| In general, do you think cardiovascular diseases are becoming more or less common in Uganda? | Knowledge (perceived) | More common 61 (89.7) Less common 4 (5.9) Don’t know 3 (4.4) |
| Diabetes- DM | ||
| How much do you know about diabetes? | Knowledge | Nothing or only heard the term before 16 (23.6) A little about it 43 (63.2) Familiar with it 9 (13.2) |
| Diabetes is when there is too much sugar in the blood Diabetes complications include: Loss of sensation to the feet Damage to the heart Blindness Diabetes can be prevented |
Knowledge | In agreement 53 (77.9) In agreement 34 (50.0) In agreement 43 (64.2) In agreement 46 (67.6) In agreement 32 (47.1) |
| Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on NCD Behavioral Risk Factors | ||
| Smoking | ||
| Does active smoking affect your health? | Knowledge | Yes 68 (100) |
| Does smoking harm your lungs? | Knowledge | Yes 68 (100) |
| Does smoking harm your heart? | Knowledge | Yes 55 (80.9) |
| Do you think smoking around others could harm their health? | Knowledge (Perceived) | Yes 66 (97.1) |
| As a VHT member, do you talk to community members about the harms of smoking? | Practice | Sometimes or Always 56 (82.4) Never 12 (17.6) |
| Alcohol Use | ||
| In general, when Ugandans drink alcohol, they tend to drink large amounts at once. | Attitude | In agreement 60 (88.2) In disagreement 8 (11.8) |
| On which occasions would Ugandans drink large amounts of alcohol? | Knowledge (perceived) | At celebration 45 (66.2) After receiving income 43 (63.2) No special reason 40 (58.8) With friends/family 37 (54.4) As a customary act 23 (33.8) |
| Have you ever advised community members about the harms of drinking alcohol? | Practice | Yes 57 (83.8) No 11 (16.2) |