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Characteristic Participants, n Age (years) 40–49 3 50–59 10 60–69 4 70–79 6 Sex Male:Female 13:10 Residence Urban:Rural 11:12 Currently employed Yes:No 6:17 BMI Normal 18.5–24.9 1 Overweight 25.0–29.9 3 Obese 30.0–34.9 7 35.0–39.9 8 ≥40 4 10-year CVD risk,% No value recordeda 9 ≤10 7 11–15 1 16–20 2 >20 4 Taking specified types of medication Anti-hypertensive 21 Cholesterol-lowering 16 Diuretic 9 Aspirin 9 Antiplatelet or anticoagulant 6 Anti-angina 3 Other 16 aOf these, 8 had established CHD; one had hypertension but no recorded risk score.
BMI = body mass index. CVD = cardiovascular disease.
Beliefs Response n (%) Could you do more physical activity? Yes 19 (82.6) Could you eat more healthily? Yes 11 (47.8) Could you fit more fruit and vegetables into your day? Yes 10 (43.5) Could you reduce the salt, sugar, and fat you eat? Yes 14 (60.9) I’m worried about not exercising or eating as advised Strongly agree 4 (17.4) Agree 13 (56.5) Neither 2 (8.7) Disagree 4 (17.4) Strongly disagree 0 (0.0) I need other people to help me make lifestyle changes Strongly agree 4 (17.4) Agree 7 (30.4) Neither 1 (4.3) Disagree 9 (39.1) Strongly disagree 2 (8.7) My time and finances are such that I could fit in more physical activity or try a healthier diet Strongly agree 2 (8.7) Agree 10 (43.5) Neither 3 (13.0) Disagree 6 (26.1) Strongly disagree 2 (8.7) Knowledge Making changes to my lifestyle could improve my health, including how I feel now and in the future True 19 (82.6) If I am currently doing physical activity and eating a diet as recommended, I don’t need to make any lifestyle changes True 9 (39.1) If I decide to make lifestyle changes, I realise that there are different ways of doing this True 22 (95.7) I can choose whatever physical activity and/or dietary modifications that fit best into my life True 21 (91.3) I realise that plenty of support and advice is available to me True 15 (65.2) Intentions Are you clear about what is most important to you in relation to your physical activity or diet? Yes 22 (95.7) Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a decision about lifestyle changes? Yes 16 (69.6) I’m ready to take action Yes 15 (65.2) I want to discuss my options with others Yes 7 (30.4) I want more information about my options Yes 14 (60.9)
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