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Table 5 York Angina Knowledge and Beliefs

From: Cardiotoxicity and cardiovascular disease risk assessment for patients receiving breast cancer treatment

Cardiac Health (Respondents n = 36)

Incorrect belief n (%)

No Knowledge n (%)

One of the main causes of heart disease is stress

23 (63.9)

2 (5.6)

Heart problems will definitely shorten your life whatever age you are

21 (58.3)

2 (5.6)

Angina is a kind of small heart attack

19 (54.3)

4 (11.1)

Once you have had one heart attack you are bound to have another one

18 (50)

3 (8.3)

A heart attack makes a weak area in the heart wall that can easily rupture

16 (44)

8 (22.2)

People who have heart problem should always avoid stress

13 (36.1)

3 (8.3)

It’s okay to disagree with people with heart problems

12 (33.3)

2 (5.6)

It is dangerous for people who have heart problems to argue

12 (33.3)

2 (5.6)

People with heart disease should take life easy

11 (30.6)

3 (8.3)

People develop heart disease because of worry in their life

10 (27.8)

2 (5.6)

Any sort of excitement could be bad if you have heart problems

9 (25.0)

3 (8.3)

It’s a good idea to check to see how you feel before doing something

9 (25.0)

3 (8.3)

Heart problems are a sign that you have a worn out heart

9 (25.0)

4 (11.1)

It is important to avoid anything that might bring on angina or chest pain

9 (25.0)

2 (5.6)

Rest is the best medicine for heart problems

9 (25.0)

2 (5.6)

People who have heart problems should never get excited or upset

8 (22.2)

2 (5.6)

Your heart is like a battery, the more you do, the faster it runs down

7 (19.4)

3 (8.3)

People with heart problems should live life to the full

5 (13.9)

3 (8.3)

There’s not much you can do about heart problems

4 (11.1)

2 (5.6)

Heart problems are often caused by peoples’ lifestyle

4 (11.1)

6 (16.7)

Doing exercise can strengthen the heart muscle

2 (5.6)

3 (8.3)

It is important for people with heart problems to carry on doing enjoyable things

2 (5.6)

2 (5.6)

You can reduce your risk of more heart problems

1 (2.8)

1 (2.8)

Changing your lifestyle can reduce your risk of more heart problems

0 (0)

2 (5.6)

Mean Incorrect Beliefs and No knowledge (%)

 

25.5%

6.9%

  1. Heart health knowledge and beliefs