Characteristics of Survey Respondents (n = 530) and Non-respondents (n = 170)
| Respondents (% [95% CI]) | Non-respondents (% [95% CI]) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years (mean [%]) | 59.6 (13.7) | 54.2 (15.8) | <.001 |
| Age category (years) | |||
| <45 | 14.2 (11.2–17.2) | 27.7 (20.9–34.4) | |
| 45–65 | 50.4 (46.1–54.6) | 47.1 (39.5–54.6) | <.001 |
| >65 | 35.5 (31.4–39.6) | 25.3 (18.7–31.9) | |
| Male | 31.5 (27.5–35.5) | 44.4 (36.8–51.9) | .002 |
| Race | |||
| African-American | 32.5 (28.5–36.5) | 48.2 (40.6–55.8) | <.001 |
| White | 67.5 (63.5–71.5) | 51.8 (44.2–59.4) | |
| Education | |||
| <High school | 25.6 (21.9–29.4) | 29.9 (22.9–37.0) | |
| High school graduate | 32.5 (28.5–36.5) | 32.3 (25.2–39.5) | .49 |
| Some college or more | 41.9 (37.6–46.1) | 37.7 (30.3–45.2) | |
| Body mass index | |||
| <25 kg/m2 | 14.0 (11.0–16.9) | 18.2 (12.4–24.1) | |
| 25–30 kg/m2 | 30.8 (26.8–34.7) | 25.3 (18.7–31.9) | .23 |
| >30 kg/m2 | 55.3 (51.0–59.5) | 56.5 (48.9–64.0) | |
| Self-reported health | |||
| Excellent or very good | 21.2 (17.7–24.7) | 15.9 (10.3–21.4) | |
| Good | 39.5 (35.3–43.7) | 36.5 (29.2–3.8) | .12 |
| Fair or poor | 39.3 (35.1–43.5) | 47.6 (40.1–55.2) | |
| Current smoker | 20.8 (17.3–24.3) | 30.2 (23.2–37.2) | .01 |
| Other cardiovascular conditions | |||
| Known heart disease | 26.0 (22.1–29.9) | 29.9 (22.4–37.4) | .35 |
| Known diabetes | 32.6 (28.4–36.7) | 38.0 (30.1–45.9) | .22 |
| History of stroke or mini- stroke | 10.3 (7.6–13.1) | 14.1 (8.4–19.7) | .20 |
| Hypertension knowledge | |||
| 2 or more items incorrect | 22.3 (18.7–25.9) | ||
| 1 item incorrect | 34.1 (30.0–38.2) | ||
| No items incorrect | 43.6 (39.3–47.9) |