Table 2.
Sample Characteristics by Total Sample and Gender
| Characteristics | Total N=116 | Men n=30 | Women n=86 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M (SD) | ||||
| Age in years | 24.6 (4.5) | 25.1 (4.4) | 24.4 (4.5) | .490 |
| Years of education | 14.9 (1.5) | 14.8 (1.2) | 14.9 (1.6) | .845 |
| a LS7 cardiovascular health score | 7.4 (1.3) | 7.3 (1.4) | 7.4 (1.2) | .826 |
| Number of ideal health metrics out of 7 | 4.4 (1.1) | 4.4 (1.2) | 4.4 (1.1) | .944 |
| b Perceived risk of future stroke | 2.5 (2.2) | 2.4 (2.4) | 2.5 (2.1) | .790 |
| Perceived competence to live a healthy lifestyle | 5.9 (1.1) | 6.1 (1.3) | 5.8 (1.1) | .271 |
| n (%) | ||||
| Had health insurance | 92 (79) | 26 (87) | 66 (77) | .248 |
| c Employed | 78 (67) | 25 (83) | 53 (62) | .029 |
| First-degree family history of stroke | 34 (29) | 9 (30) | 25 (29) | .923 |
| General Perception of Health | ||||
| Fair/Poor | 35 (30) | 7 (23) | 28 (33) | |
| Accuracy of perceived stroke risk | ||||
| Overestimate | 27 (23) | 6 (20) | 21 (24) | |
a
out of possible 10 (higher=better health);
b
0–10 scale (higher=higher perceived risk);
c
the reference group for employed is unemployed (i.e. not working, volunteer work, on disability)