Table 2 Characteristics of subjects (N = 930)
From: The factor structure of the cardiac anxiety questionnaire, and validation in a post-MI population
Variables | Total % (n) | Exploratory Split (n = 465) | Confirmatory Split (n = 465) |
|---|---|---|---|
Cardiovascular risk factors | |||
Physical inactivitya | 75% (705) | 74% (347) | 77% (358) |
Obesityf | 23% (211) | 23% (121) | 23% (108) |
Smokingb | 23% (214) | 25% (118) | 21% (100) |
Diabetesd | 15% (142) | 17% (78) | 14% (64) |
Hypertensione | 42% (387) | 43% (199) | 41% (191) |
Previous myocardial infarctiond | 11% (103) | 12% (55) | 10% (49) |
Sociodemographic factors | |||
Women | 24% (219) | 24% (112) | 23% (108) |
Education | |||
Elementary school | 20% (188) | 21% (97) | 20% (93) |
High School | 37% (348) | 38% (180) | 36% (169) |
< 3y University | 20% (183) | 20% (94) | 19% (91) |
> 3y University | 23% (211) | 21% (97) | 24% (114) |
Born in Sweden | 91% (842) | 92% (429) | 89% (417) |