SD

D

A

SA

M ± SD

Blood pressure should be measured often

19

15

67

226

3.53 ± 0.83

Anti-hypertensive should be taken by patients even when the blood pressure reduces

37

45

60

171

3.17 ± 1.07

Smoking a pack of cigarette each day will not increase the chances of Hypertension

82

97

87

37

2.46 ± 0.99

A person who has hypertension should avoid much fat and salt

25

28

84

176

3.31 ± 0.94

Diabetes is a chronic disease

61

68

116

58

2.56 ± 1.02

Diabetes can be cured completely with drugs

35

80

119

54

2.67 ± 0.92

Optimal glucose level prevents complications

40

48

121

84

2.85 ± 0.99

Patients have the right to choose suitable treatment for diabetes

63

97

82

51

2.41 ± 1.01

Diabetes affects a person’s life physically, mentally and socially

47

65

105

90

2.78 ± 1.03

Overall Attitude

2.87 ± 0.48

Attitude classification

Positive f (%)

252 (75.9%)

Negative f (%)

80 (24.1%)