Table 1 Baseline participant characteristics
Characteristic | Total Group | Control Group (n = 34) | Decision Aid Group (n = 41) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age (SD) | 53 (9) | 53 (11) | 53 (8) |
Female | 59% | 59% | 59% |
Race: | |||
White | 73% | 76% | 71% |
Black | 23% | 21% | 24% |
Education: | |||
At least some college | 66% | 71% | 63% |
Good self-perceived health status | 67% | 68% | 66% |
CHD Risk Factors | |||
BP > 140/90 | 39% | 47% | 31% |
TC/HDL ratio > 4 | 43% | 38% | 46% |
Smoker | 39% | 29% | 46% |
Diabetes | 8% | 6% | 10% |
Family History of CHD (age < 55) | 31% | 26% | 34% |
Actual CHD risk | |||
0–5% | 43% | 53% | 34% |
6–10% | 25% | 21% | 27% |
10–20% | 24% | 21% | 29% |
> 20% | 5% | 3% | 7% |
Current CHD Interventions: | |||
Blood pressure med | 40% | 38% | 41% |
Cholesterol med | 19% | 21% | 17% |
Smoking cessation | 13% | 6% | 19% |
Aspirin | 39% | 32% | 44% |
Diet low in saturated fat | 48% | 48% | 49% |
Exercise regularly | 51% | 41% | 59% |
# of Possible Intervention Options for CHD risk*: | |||
0 | 22% | 24% | 20% |
1 | 23% | 21% | 25% |
2 | 34% | 42% | 28% |
3 | 15% | 9% | 20% |
4 | 5% | 3% | 8% |
Any Planned intervention, reasonable plans | 68% | 68% | 68% |
Any Planned intervention, best evidence interventions only* | 56% | 63% | 51% |
Preferred participation in decision making about CHD: | |||
I decide | 12% | 9% | 15% |
I decide, consider MD opinion | 29% | 26% | 32% |
Share decision | 44% | 50% | 39% |
MD decides, considers my opinon | 7% | 9% | 5% |
MD decides | 7% | 6% | 7% |
Comfort using computer | 24% | 24% | 25% |