Table 3 Percentage of participants that had correct responses for knowledge of risk factors
True/False Knowledge Statements | Ontario (%) N = 599 | Quebec (%) N = 80 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes | 93.1 | 82.9 | 0.002 |
Diabetes is a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes | 75.1 | 73.1 | 0.701 |
High blood pressure can cause other serious health problems | 91.1 | 82.1 | 0.012 |
Diabetes can cause other serious health problems | 73.1 | 98.7 | < 0.001 |
High blood pressure becomes more common as people get older | 75.0 | 78.9 | 0.451 |
Diabetes becomes more common as people get older | 69.7 | 64.9 | 0.391 |
You can tell you have high blood pressure because you will feel unwell | 49.4 | 53.2 | 0.531 |
Lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking and weight loss can decrease blood pressure | 82.6 | 86.1 | 0.441 |
Blood pressure of 140/90 is considered high | 55.5 | 63.3 | 0.190 |
In general, the following can contribute to high BP: stressful lifestyle | 92.6 | 84.6 | 0.016 |
In general, the following can contribute to high BP: too much alcohol | 83.4 | 79.5 | 0.382 |
In general, the following can contribute to high BP: too much salt | 89.1 | 88.6 | 0.889 |
You are at risk of developing diabetes if you are obese | 86.2 | 80.8 | 0.195 |
Eating too much sugar or sweet food is a cause of diabetes | 33.2 | 15.4 | 0.001 |
People who have family members with diabetes have an increased risk of developing diabetes | 78.8 | 80.5 | 0.722 |
Diabetes can be cured | 55.5 | 59.0 | 0.563 |
High blood pressure can be treated by exercise and weight loss | 88.1 | 80.5 | 0.061 |
To reduce the risk of diabetes you need to eat well and exercise regularly | 94.0 | 94.9 | 0.735 |
The recommended blood pressure for most adults is less than 120/80 | 60.2 | 70.9 | 0.067 |