Table 4 Attitude/beliefs towards CHD risk and current practices towards CHD prevention

Attitudes towards CHD prevention

Number

Percent

 Changing lifestyle behavior will cut down my chances of developing heart diseases (HBM Self efficacy)

131

(41)

 I am at risk for heart disease. (HBM perceived risk)

208

(31)

 Heart disease is preventable

37

(12)

 My present weight is too high for my health

29

(10)

 I need to cut down on the amount of food I eat

27

(9)

Current practices towards cardiovascular health

 In the past year, have you

  Had your blood pressure measured

300

(100)

  Tried to cut down weight

11

(4)

  Increase physical activity/exercise

9

(3)

  Had cholesterol or blood sugar checked

8

(3)

  Attempted to cut down on unhealthy foods

7

(2)

  Reduce/quit smoking

1

(1)