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Table 1 Questions on which coronary heart disease knowledge score was computed.

From: Cardiovascular health knowledge and behavior in patient attendants at four tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan – a cause for concern

Question

Response

Score

What is CHD?

Blocked artery

1

Risk factors for CHD

Smoking

1

 

No exercise

1

 

Dietary fat

1

 

Stress

1

 

High blood pressure

1

 

Diabetes

1

 

Family history

1

 

Age

1

 

Male gender

1

 

Obesity

1

 

Cholesterol

1

Symptoms of CHD

Chest pain

1

 

Dyspnea

1

 

Sweatiness

1

 

Maximum Score

15

  1. CHD = coronary heart disease.