Table 2.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Information Awareness Questionnaire responses in those not participating in CR, n = 361.
| Item | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| (1) Have you ever heard of cardiac rehabilitation before this survey? | |
| (a) Yes | 31 (9.5%) |
| (b) No | 294 (90.5%) |
| (2) Which of the following should be included in cardiac rehabilitation? (check all that apply)˄ | |
| (a) Illness assessment | 11 (35.5%) |
| (b) Lipid management | 17 (54.8%) |
| (c) Hypertension management | 17 (54.8%) |
| (d) Tobacco cessation/alcohol restriction | 16 (51.6%) |
| (e) Diabetes management | 11 (35.5%) |
| (f) Nutrition consultation | 10 (32.3%) |
| (g) Weight management | 15 (48.4%) |
| (h) Emotional regulation | 12 (38.7%) |
| (i) Physical activity consultation | 9 (29.0%) |
| (j) Exercise training | 12 (38.7%) |
| (k) Sleep management | 14 (45.2%) |
| (l) Regular follow-up | 14 (45.2%) |
| (m) Medication review | 15 (48.4%) |
| (n) I do not know∗ | 7 (22.6%) |
| (3) Which of the following are benefits of participating in cardiac rehabilitation? (check all that apply)˄ | |
| (a) Cure coronary heart disease∗ | 11 (35.5%) |
| (b) Improve cardiac function | 19 (61.3%) |
| (c) Reduce acute ischemic coronary events | 12 (38.7%) |
| (d) Reduce mortality and recurrence of cardiovascular disease | 16 (51.6%) |
| (e) Save medical expenses | 7 (22.6%) |
| (f) Improve quality of life | 10 (32.3%) |
| (g) Help to return to family and society | 8 (25.8%) |
| (h) Improve mental health | 9 (29.0%) |
| (i) I do not know∗ | 7 (22.6%) |
| (4) Which of the following risk factors can lead to the occurrence and development of coronary heart disease? (check all that apply) | |
| (a) Hypertension | 259 (79.7%) |
| (b) Hyperlipidemia | 208 (64.0%) |
| (c) Hyperglycemia | 202 (62.2%) |
| (d) Overweight/obesity | 162 (49.8%) |
| (e) Tobacco use | 160 (49.2%) |
| (f) Excessive drinking | 145 (44.6%) |
| (g) Lack of exercise | 118 (36.3%) |
| (h) Excessive psychological stress | 110 (33.8%) |
| (i) I do not know∗ | 37 (11.4%) |
| (5) Do you agree that the occurrence and development of coronary heart disease can be controlled? | |
| (a) Yes | 205 (63.1%) |
| (b) No∗ | 30 (9.2%) |
| (c) I do not know∗ | 88 (27.1%) |
| (6) How frequently do coronary heart disease patients need to assess their lipids? | |
| (a) Every 1-3 months∗ | 24 (7.4%) |
| (b) 3-6 months | 102 (31.4%) |
| (c) 6-9 months∗ | 49 (15.1%) |
| (d) 9-12 months∗ | 14 (4.3%) |
| (e) Unknown∗ | 135 (41.5%) |
| (7) Which of the following practices help control blood lipids? (check all that apply) | |
| (a) Reduce the intake of saturated fatty acids (e.g., lard, cream) | 251 (77.2%) |
| (b) Reduce high cholesterol intake (e.g., animal guts and egg yolks) | 251 (77.2%) |
| (c) Eat more foods that can lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (e.g., fish) | 170 (52.3%) |
| (d) Weight loss | 150 (46.2%) |
| (e) Increase physical activity | 136 (41.8%) |
| (f) Take lipid-lowering drugs | 159 (48.9%) |
| (g) I do not know∗ | 26 (8.0%) |
| (8) Do patients with coronary heart disease need to measure blood pressure frequently? | |
| (a) Yes | 282 (86.8%) |
| (b) No∗ | 13 (4.0%) |
| (c) I do not know∗ | 29 (8.9%) |
| (9) Which of the following statements about lowering blood pressure are true? (check all that apply) | |
| (a) Stop the medication after your blood pressure is controlled∗ | 259 (79.7%) |
| (b) Stick to moderate exercise | 208 (64.0%) |
| (c) Increase intake of fresh vegetables and fruits | 202 (62.2%) |
| (d) Antihypertensive drugs require lifelong use | 162 (49.8%) |
| (e) Reduce mental stress | 160 (49.2%) |
| (f) Stay in bed mainly∗ | 145 (44.6%) |
| (g) Gradually reduce your salt intake until you eat less than 6 grams a day | 118 (36.3%) |
| (h) Limit drinking | 110 (33.8%) |
| (i) I do not know∗ | 37 (11.4%) |
| (10) If you are diagnosed with diabetes, which of the following measures will help reduce blood sugar? (check all that apply) | |
| (a) Diet control | 253 (77.8%) |
| (b) Proper exercise | 211 (64.9%) |
| (c) Blood sugar monitoring | 191 (58.8%) |
| (d) Receive diabetes-related health education | 117 (36.0%) |
| (e) Use hypoglycemic drugs | 164 (50.5%) |
| (f) I do not know∗ | 49 (15.1%) |
| (11) The dietary recommendations for patients with coronary heart disease are the following: (check all that apply) | |
| (a) Do not overeat | 206 (63.4%) |
| (b) Increase potassium-rich foods (e.g., nuts, beans, bananas, and kelp) | 111(34.2%) |
| (c) Reduce intake of fatty foods | 275 (84.6%) |
| (d) Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables | 258 (79.4%) |
| (e) Increase dietary fiber intake | 205 (63.1%) |
| (f) Reduce salt intake | 239 (73.5%) |
| (g) I do not know∗ | 19 (5.8%) |
| (12) The waist circumference of patients with coronary heart disease should be less than how many centimeters? | |
| (a) Male 90 cm/female 85 cm | 45 (13.8%) |
| (b) Male 100 cm /female 95 cm∗ | 49 (15.1%) |
| (c) Male 110 cm/female 105 cm∗ | 17 (5.2%) |
| (d) Unknown∗ | 213 (65.5%) |
| (13) Do you know what the following measures should be taken against being overweight? (check all that apply) | |
| (a) Dietary control, lower calorie intake | 289 (88.9%) |
| (b) Strengthening exercises | 265 (81.5%) |
| (c) Use weight-loss medication∗ | 12 (3.7%) |
| (d) I do not know∗ | 12 (3.7%) |
| (14) Have you ever heard of secondary prevention of heart disease? | |
| (a) Yes | 24 (7.4%) |
| (b) No∗ | 300 (92.3%) |
| (15) Have you heard about the need to use secondary preventive medications long-term in patients with coronary heart disease? | |
| (a) Yes | 21 (6.5%) |
| (b) No∗ | 303 (93.2%) |
| (16) Do excessive stress and anxiety affect the recovery of coronary heart disease patients? | |
| (a) Yes | 267 (82.2%) |
| (B) No∗ | 19 (5.8%) |
| (C) I do not know∗ | 38 (11.7%) |
| (17) Can exercise help reduce bad mood? | |
| (a) Yes | 262 (80.6%) |
| (b) No∗ | 20 (6.2%) |
| (c) I do not know∗ | 42 (12.9%) |
| (18) Do patients with coronary heart disease need structured exercise after their condition is stabilized? | |
| (a) Yes | 301 (92.6%) |
| (b) No∗ | 6 (1.8%) |
| (c) I do not know∗ | 16 (4.9%) |
| (19) Does proper exercise improve heart function? | |
| (a) Yes | 296 (91.1%) |
| (b) No∗ | 6 (1.8%) |
| (c) I do not know∗ | 21 (6.5%) |
| (20) Which of the following statements is true for patients with coronary heart disease? (check all that apply) | |
| (a) The more the exercise, the better∗ | 3 (0.9%) |
| (b) Start with a small amount of exercise, increase gradually, and persist | 303 (93.2%) |
| (c) It's good to have a heavy sweat∗ | 3 (0.9%) |
| (d) Even if you have discomfort during exercise, continue to exercise∗ | 5 (1.5%) |
| (e) I do not know∗ | 15 (4.6%) |
| (21) Which of the following types of exercise do you think patients with coronary heart disease can choose? (check all that apply) | |
| (a) Dumbbells | 9 (2.8%) |
| (b) Jogging | 139 (42.8%) |
| (c) Swimming | 56 (17.2%) |
| (d) Walking | 306 (94.2%) |
| (e) I do not know∗ | Yes: 8 (2.5%) |
| (22) Which of the following methods can help you judge that the intensity of your activity has reached a suitable moderate range? (check all that apply) | |
| (a) Increase in heart rate by 20 to 30 beats/min after exercise compared to before exercise | 102 (31.4%) |
| (b) Increase in heart rate by 40 to 50 beats/min after exercise compared to before exercise∗ | 22 (6.8%) |
| (c) Feel yourself breathing faster with exercise, but not short of breath | 83 (25.5%) |
| (d) Dyspnea after exercise∗ | 6 (1.8%) |
| (e) The body sweats slightly after exercise | 200 (61.5%) |
| (f) I do not know∗ | 65 (20.0%) |
| (23) How long do you think it is appropriate for patients with coronary heart disease to exercise at moderate intensity? | |
| (a) 10 minutes or so∗ | 58 (17.8%) |
| (b) 30-90 minutes | 229 (70.5%) |
| (c) More than 120 minutes∗ | 2 (0.6%) |
| (d) I do not know∗ | 35 (10.8%) |
| (24) How many times per week is it recommended for patients with coronary heart disease to do the above moderate-intensity exercise? | |
| (a) <3 times∗ | 31 (9.5%) |
| (b) 3~7 times | 237 (72.9%) |
| (c) >7 times∗ | 21 (6.5%) |
| (d) I do not know∗ | 35 (10.8%) |
| (25) Do you know what measures should be taken in case of chest discomfort or fatigue during exercise? (check all that apply) | |
| (a) Keep exercising∗ | 3 (0.9%) |
| (b) Immediately stop and rest on site | 307 (94.5%) |
| (c) If the symptoms are not relieved after rest, take a nitroglycerin pill under the tongue. After 5 minutes, if it is still not relieved, take another pill. If the symptom still persists, call first aid | 177 (54.5%) |
| (d) I do not know∗ | 4 (1.2%) |
| (26) If someone has a sleep problem, can it affect the development of coronary heart disease? | |
| (a) Yes | 259 (79.7%) |
| (b) No∗ | 16 (4.9%) |
| (C) I do not know∗ | 49 (15.1%) |
| (27) When insomnia occurs, which of the following measures can be undertaken to improve sleep? (check all that apply) | |
| (a) Identify the causes of insomnia and take targeted measures | 141 (43.4%) |
| (b) Follow your doctor's advice as soon as possible to use sedative sleeping pills | 128 (39.4%) |
| (c) Professionals conduct psychological counseling | 100 (30.8%) |
| (d) Appropriate exercise | 81 (24.9%) |
| (e) I do not know∗ | 82 (25.2%) |
| (28) Is regular follow-up with your doctor necessary? | |
| (a) Yes | 310 (95.4%) |
| (b) No∗ | 5 (1.5%) |
| (c) I do not know∗ | 9 (2.8%) |
| (29) How many beats per minute is ideal for your heart rate? | |
| (a) <55/min∗ | 2 (0.6%) |
| (b) 55~60/min | 89 (27.4%) |
| (c) 60~70/min∗ | 137 (42.2%) |
| (d) >70/min∗ | 40 (12.3%) |
| (e) I do not know∗ | 56 (17.2%) |
| Total score (mean ± standard deviation) | 45.45 ± 11.5 |
˄Patients who answered “no” they had not heard of CR to question 1 were directed to skip to question 4. Therefore, the percentage reported is based on the available denominator for these items. ∗Incorrect responses.