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Table 3 Demographic and CVD risk factor profiles of participants who read and evaluated the materials.

From: Tackling health literacy: adaptation of public hypertension educational materials for an Indo-Asian population in Canada

Demographics

English Version (N = 59) N (%)

Translated Version (N = 30) N (%)

Female

26 (44)

16 (57)

Age (Mean in years [range])

60.6 (46-79)

69.1 (50-89) ±

   Risk factors

  

Reported history coronary heart disease

4 (7.0)

2 (6.0)

Reported HBP or related medication use**

27 (45.8)

17 (56.7)

Reported dyslipidemia or related medication use ≠

34 (57.6)

13 (43.3)

Reported diabetes or related medication use

10 (5.9)

9 (30.0)

Reported family history of CVD

23 (39.0)

6 (20.0)

Measured BP above target+ at program entry

16 (27.1)

14 (46.6)

Measured cholesterol above target ++

39 (66.0)*

13 (43.3) †

Identified as 'high risk'

38 (64.4)*

21 (70.0) †

  1. ± Significantly (P < 0.05) older than Group one (Z-Test).* Cholesterol and risk level measurements not completed for 3 participants.† Cholesterol and risk level measurements not completed for 5 participants. **, ≠ As diagnosed by a health care professional. + (>140/90 mmHg and 130/80 mmHg (in those with diabetes). ++ TC/HDL > 4 for high risk and > 6 for low/moderate risk participants.