Table 3. Awareness of MetS and its components among cancer survivors.
Variables | Classification | n (%) |
---|---|---|
MetS diagnosis | Yes | 6 (6.8) |
No | 82 (93.2) | |
Ever heard about MetS | Yes | 50 (56.8) |
No | 38 (43.2) | |
Want to know about MetS | Very much | 7 (8.0) |
Somewhat | 39 (44.3) | |
Not much | 41 (46.6) | |
Not at all | 1 (1.1) | |
Want to consult with a healthcare provider regarding MetS | Yes | 46 (52.3) |
No | 42 (47.7) | |
Awareness of WC | Yes | 69 (78.4) |
No | 19 (21.6) | |
Awareness of FBS level | Yes | 28 (31.8) |
No | 60 (68.2) | |
Awareness of BP | Yes | 73 (83.0) |
No | 15 (17.0) | |
Awareness of the cholesterol level | Yes | 4 (4.5) |
No | 84 (95.5) | |
Awareness of the triglyceride level | Yes | 2 (2.3) |
No | 86 (97.7) |
MetS: metabolic syndrome, WC: waist circumference; FBS: fasting blood sugar; BP: blood pressure