Figure 4. PAD awareness assessment composite scores and highest educational level achieved.
Good PAD awareness (score of ≥9) was significantly associated with higher education level and poor PAD awareness (score <9) was associated with lower educational level at baseline. Compared with those with some college/associate's degree or higher, non–high school graduates scored lower on PAD awareness (P=0.022), as did those who only had a high school diploma or GED (P=0.049). GED indicates Tests of General Educational Development; and PAD, peripheral artery disease.