Variable | Total Group (n = 75) | Control Group (n = 34) | Decision Aid Group (n = 41) |
---|---|---|---|
Perceived CHD Risk | |||
Perceived CHD risk | |||
0–5% | 33% | 32% | 34% |
6–10% | 32% | 29% | 34% |
11–20% | 12% | 18% | 12% |
> 20% | 20% | 21% | 20% |
Accurate perception of global CHD risk | 22% | 23% | 21% |
Knowledge about Effective Prevention Strategies | |||
Identified "x" as strategy: | |||
HTN med | 77% | 80% | 74% |
Cholesterol med | 59% | 56% | 61% |
Smoking cessation | 99% | 100% | 98% |
Aspirin daily | 68% | 62% | 73% |
Diet low in saturated fat | 83% | 91% | 76% |
Exercise regularly | 97% | 97% | 98% |
Weight loss if overweight | 92% | 91% | 93% |
Reduce stress | 88% | 88% | 88% |
Drink a glass of red wine daily | 39% | 38% | 39% |
Take estrogen (women only) | 12% | 12% | 12% |
Take Vitamin E | 17% | 24% | 12% |
Take Calcium | 11% | 18% | 5% |
Monitor AM body temperature | 4% | 3% | 5% |
Accurately identified best strategies to lower CHD risk* | 45% | 47% | 44% |
Perceived Barriers to CHD Risk Reduction | |||
Lack of knowledge | 82% | 85% | 81% |
Difficulty determining how important it is to lower my risk | 65% | 76% | 56% |
Difficulty determining the best way to lower my risk | 70% | 79% | 63% |
Concerns about other health problems | 57% | 65% | 51% |
Lack of symptoms | 58% | 59% | 56% |
Difficulty communicating my needs to my doctor | 43% | 50% | 37% |