Bivariate Associations with Lower Hypertension Knowledge
| n (%) | P | |
|---|---|---|
| Age category (years) | ||
| <45 | 16 (21.6) | .03 |
| 45–65 | 47 (18.1) | |
| >65 | 52 (28.6) | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 32 (19.3) | .26 |
| Female | 83 (23.7) | |
| Race | ||
| African-American | 49 (29.2) | .009 |
| White | 66 (19.0) | |
| Education | ||
| <High school | 43 (33.3) | <.001 |
| High school graduate | 40 (24.0) | |
| Some college or more | 31 (14.6) | |
| BMI | ||
| <25 kg/m2 | 17 (23.6) | .44 |
| 25–30 kg/m2 | 29 (18.7) | |
| >30 kg/m2 | 69 (23.9) | |
| Self-reported health | ||
| Excellent or very good | 19 (17.3) | .084 |
| Good | 41 (20.2) | |
| Fair or poor | 55 (27.2) | |
| Current smoker | ||
| Yes | 22 (21.0) | .74 |
| No | 92 (22.4) | |
| Known heart disease | ||
| Yes | 31 (24.8) | .33 |
| No | 72 (20.6) | |
| Known diabetes | ||
| Yes | 40 (25.5) | .21 |
| No | 66 (20.4) | |
| History of stroke or mini-stroke | ||
| Yes | 19 (39.6) | .003 |
| No | 86 (20.8) |