Table 1.
Background characteristics of respondents.
| Characteristic | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 27–45 | 19 | 5.28 |
| 46–55 | 69 | 19.17 |
| 56–65 | 150 | 41.67 |
| 66–94 | 122 | 33.89 |
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| Sex | ||
| Male | 105 | 29.17 |
| Female | 255 | 70.82 |
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| Education | ||
| No formal education | 92 | 25.56 |
| Primary | 109 | 30.28 |
| Junior high | 85 | 23.61 |
| Secondary | 57 | 15.83 |
| Tertiary | 17 | 4.72 |
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| Knowledge | ||
| No knowledge | 195 | 54.17 |
| Moderate knowledge | 104 | 28.89 |
| High knowledge | 61 | 16.94 |
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| Length of diagnosis | ||
| 1 year | 33 | 9.17 |
| 2–5 years | 133 | 36.94 |
| 6–10 years | 116 | 32.22 |
| >10 years | 78 | 21.67 |
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| Comorbidity | ||
| No | 109 | 30.28 |
| Yes | 251 | 69.72 |
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| Number of pills | ||
| 1.2 | 131 | 36.39 |
| 2–4 | 229 | 63.61 |
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| History of smoking | ||
| No | 328 | 91.11 |
| Yes | 32 | 8.89 |
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| Alcohol consumption | ||
| No | 177 | 49,17 |
| Yes | 183 | 50.83 |
| Alcohol consumption (in units)∗ | 0.72 ± 0.83 | |
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| Duration of exercise per week | ||
| None | 209 | 58.06 |
| 30 min–1 hr | 125 | 34.72 |
| >1 hour | 26 | 7.22 |
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| Major component in diet | ||
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| Carbohydrates | ||
| No | 31 | 8.61 |
| Yes | 329 | 91.39 |
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| Meat and fats | ||
| No | 213 | 74.22 |
| Yes | 74 | 25.78 |
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| Fruits and vegetables | ||
| No | 203 | 71.23 |
| Yes | 82 | 28.77 |
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| High sodium | ||
| No | 250 | 93.98 |
| Yes | 16 | 6.02 |
∗ n is the 183 patients who indicated alcohol consumption.