Table 4.
Responses to questions on the Hypertension Self-Care Profile (HBP-SCP) Motivation Scale
| Questions | Always | Frequently | Sometimes | Rarely | Never |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Take part in regular physical activity (e.g., 30 minutes of walking 4-5 times weekly | - | 28 (15.0%) | 63 (33.7%) | 58 (31.0%) | 38 (20.3%) |
| 2. Read nutrition facts label to check information on sodium content | 9 (4.8%) | 38 (20.3%) | 57 (30.5%) | 56 (29.9%) | 27 (14.4%) |
| 3. Replace traditional high-salt foods (e.g., canned soups, oodles or noodles) with low-salt products (e.g., homemade soups, fresh vegetables) | 23 (12.3%) | 44 (23.5%) | 72 (38.5%) | 33 (17.6%) | 15 (8.0%) |
| 4. Limit use of high-salt condiments (e.g., ketchup) | 47 (25.1%) | 59 (31.6%) | 49 (26.2%) | 23 (12.3%) | 9 (4.8%) |
| 5. Eat less than 1 teaspoon of table salt per day (6 grams) | 12 (6.4%) | 31 (16.6%) | 46 (24.6%) | 46 (24.6%) | 52 (27.8%) |
| 6. Eat less food that are high in saturated (e.g., red meat, butter) and trans fat (e.g., lard, shortening) | 15 (8.0%) | 54 (28.9%) | 66 (35.3%) | 43 (23.0%) | 9 (4.8%) |
| 7. Use broil, bake, or steam instead of frying when cooking | 58 (31.0%) | 56 (29.9%) | 58 (31.0%) | 12 (6.4%) | 3 (1.6%) |
| 8. Read nutrition label to check information on saturated (e.g., butter, red meats) and transfat (e.g., lard, shortening) | 23 (12.3%) | 32 (17.1%) | 54 (28.9%) | 56 (29.9%) | 22 (11.8%) |
| 9. Replace traditional high fat foods (e.g., deep fried chicken) with low-fat products (e.g., baked chicken) | 28 (15.0%) | 49 (26.2%) | 62 (33.2%) | 36 (19.3%) | 12 (6.4%) |
| 10. Limit total calorie intake from fats (<65 grams) daily | 31 (16.6%) | 46 (24.6%) | 56 (29.9%) | 45 (24.1%) | 9 (4.8%) |
| 11. Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily | 19 (10.2%) | 47 (25.1%) | 53 (28.3%) | 50 (26.7%) | 18 (9.6%) |
| 12. Practice nonsmoking | 114 (61.0%) | 12 (6.4%) | 27 (14.4%) | 22 (11.8%) | 12 (6.4%) |
| 13. Check blood pressure at home | 34 (18.2%) | 37 (19.8%) | 22 (11.8%) | 7 (3.7%) | 87 (46.5%) |
| 14. Keep weight down | 22 (11.8%) | 42 (22.5%) | 55 (29.4%) | 53 (28.3%) | 15 (8.0%) |
| 15. Trying to stay away from anything and anybody that causes any kind of stress | 38 (20.3%) | 60 (32.1%) | 62 (33.2%) | 21 (11.2%) | 6 (3.2%) |
| 16. Practice stress-relieving exercises | 3 (1.6%) | 31 (16.6%) | 54 (28.9%) | 70 (37.4%) | 29 (15.5%) |
| 17. See a doctor regularly | 93 (49.7%) | 66 (35.3%) | 28 (15.0%) | - | - |