Table 5.
York Angina Knowledge and Beliefs
| Cardiac Health (Respondents n = 36) | Incorrect belief n (%) | No Knowledge n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| One of the main causes of heart disease is stress | 23 (63.9) | 2 (5.6) |
| Heart problems will definitely shorten your life whatever age you are | 21 (58.3) | 2 (5.6) |
| Angina is a kind of small heart attack | 19 (54.3) | 4 (11.1) |
| Once you have had one heart attack you are bound to have another one | 18 (50) | 3 (8.3) |
| A heart attack makes a weak area in the heart wall that can easily rupture | 16 (44) | 8 (22.2) |
| People who have heart problem should always avoid stress | 13 (36.1) | 3 (8.3) |
| It’s okay to disagree with people with heart problems | 12 (33.3) | 2 (5.6) |
| It is dangerous for people who have heart problems to argue | 12 (33.3) | 2 (5.6) |
| People with heart disease should take life easy | 11 (30.6) | 3 (8.3) |
| People develop heart disease because of worry in their life | 10 (27.8) | 2 (5.6) |
| Any sort of excitement could be bad if you have heart problems | 9 (25.0) | 3 (8.3) |
| It’s a good idea to check to see how you feel before doing something | 9 (25.0) | 3 (8.3) |
| Heart problems are a sign that you have a worn out heart | 9 (25.0) | 4 (11.1) |
| It is important to avoid anything that might bring on angina or chest pain | 9 (25.0) | 2 (5.6) |
| Rest is the best medicine for heart problems | 9 (25.0) | 2 (5.6) |
| People who have heart problems should never get excited or upset | 8 (22.2) | 2 (5.6) |
| Your heart is like a battery, the more you do, the faster it runs down | 7 (19.4) | 3 (8.3) |
| People with heart problems should live life to the full | 5 (13.9) | 3 (8.3) |
| There’s not much you can do about heart problems | 4 (11.1) | 2 (5.6) |
| Heart problems are often caused by peoples’ lifestyle | 4 (11.1) | 6 (16.7) |
| Doing exercise can strengthen the heart muscle | 2 (5.6) | 3 (8.3) |
| It is important for people with heart problems to carry on doing enjoyable things | 2 (5.6) | 2 (5.6) |
| You can reduce your risk of more heart problems | 1 (2.8) | 1 (2.8) |
| Changing your lifestyle can reduce your risk of more heart problems | 0 (0) | 2 (5.6) |
| Mean Incorrect Beliefs and No knowledge (%) | ||
| 25.5% | 6.9% | |
Heart health knowledge and beliefs