Table 5

Appendix 2. Following are questions 11–37 from administered survey.

Which of the following are common symptoms of a heart attack?

Question Number

Yes
No
Unsure

8
Sudden pain or heaviness in chest



9
Being drowsy



10
Passing urine



11
Pain going from chest to left arm or under the throat



12
Blindness



13
Sweating throughout the body



14
Dizziness



15
Increased hunger



16
Difficulty in breathing



17
Fever




Which of the following increases the risk of having a heart attack?

Question Number

Yes
No
Unsure

18
Smoking cigarettes



19
Weight loss



20
Obesity



21
Depression



22
Hypertension



23
High cholesterol level in the blood



24
Daily exercise



25
Eating chocolates



26
Sleeping too much



27
Diabetes




Which of the following helps a person when they are having a heart attack?

Question Number

Yes
No
Unsure

28
Chewing aspirin



29
Taking a short walk



30
Eating fruits



31
Drinking water



32
Placing ice on chest



33
Going immediately to the nearest hospital



34
Sitting alone in a dark room



35
Eating vegetables



36
Receiving medication through a vein



37
Drinking tea




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