Diet and Exercise Status, by Race, as a Function of the Stages of Change Model
| 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.