Article Figures & Data
Tables
Responses* Percent Diet (n = 244) 1 14 2 8 3 12 4 27 5 39 Exercise (n = 244) 1 10 2 10 3 25 4 25 5 30 * Responses to the survey question “Have you changed your diet (reduced sodium, decreased alcohol, lowered fat) or exercise habits to help lower your blood pressure?” were provided as a choice among 1 of 5 options:
5 = Yes, I have been for more than 6 months;
4 = Yes, I have been for less than 6 months;
3 = No, but I intend to in the next 30 days;
2 = No, but I intend to in the next 6 months; or
1 = No, and I do not intend to in the next 6 months.
Response (%)* P 1 2 3 4 5 Diet (n = 228) .29 White 16 9 11 24 41 African-American 9 7 15 30 39 Exercise (n = 228) .01 White 13 9 17 26 35 African-American 7 10 36 25 23 * Responses to the survey question “Have you changed your diet (reduced sodium, decreased alcohol, lowered fat) or exercise habits to help lower your blood pressure?” were provided as a choice among 1 of 5 options:
5 = Yes, I have been for more than 6 months;
4 = Yes, I have been for less than 6 months;
3 = No, but I intend to in the next 30 days;
2 = No, but I intend to in the next 6 months; or
1 = No, and I do not intend to in the next 6 months.
