Table 3.

The patients’ responses to hypertension knowledge questions

Assessment items	N correct (%)	N Incorrect (%)
The target blood pressure level for hypertensive patients	188 (64.4%)	118 (38.6%)
Can hypertension be cured?	181 (59.2%)	125 (40.8%)
Exercise help in controlling blood pressure	285 (93.1%)	21 (6.9%)
Reducing salt intake help in controlling blood pressure	241 (78.8%)	65 (21.2%)
High blood pressure may affect the heart?	289 (94.4%)	17 (5.6%)
High blood pressure may affect the brain?	273 (77.5%)	69 (22.5%)
High blood pressure may affect the kidneys?	265 (86.6%)	41 (13.4%)
High blood pressure may affect the eyes?	188 (61.4%)	118 (38.6%)
Stop taking medications when you feel like your blood pressure or your symptoms are under control?	264 (86.3%)	42 (13.7%)