1 = Male
2 = Female

Ethinicity
1 = Malay
2 = Chinese
3 = Indian
4 = Others

Highest level of education attained
1 = No formal education received
2 = Primary School
3 = Secondary School
4 = Pre-University (eg. STPM, Matriculation, A-levels, Diploma)
5 = University (eg. Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, PhD)

Level of monthly household income
1 = less than RM 999
2 = RM 1000 – RM 3999
3 = RM 4000 – RM 9500
4 = more than RM 9500

Family history of high blood pressure
0 = No/Don
1 = Yes

What does the term hypertension mean?
1 = High blood pressure
2 = High stress level/ tension
3 = Nervous condition
4 = High blood sugar
5 = Overactivity

How dangerous is hypertension to your health?
1 = Extremely
2 = Somewhat
3 = Not at all

Would lowering high blood pressure improve a person's health?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Somewhat

0 = wrong/ don't know
1 = systolic

0 = wrong/ don't know
1 = Diastolic

Top number:
0 = More than 140mmHg/ don't know
1 = Less than 140mmHg

Bottom number:
1 = Less than 90mmHg
2 = More than 90mmHg

Which measure(s) is (are) more important?
1 = Top
2 = Bottom

Can people do things to lower their blood pressure?
1 = Yes
2 = No

In general, how important is it for you to do the following? - Take part in regular physical activity (eg. 30 minutes of walking 4-5 times per week
1 = Not important
2 = Fairly important
3 = Important
4 = Very Important

In general, how difficult is it for you to do the following self-care habits regularly? - Take part in regular physical activity (eg. 30 minutes of walking 4-5 times per week
1 = Very difficult
2 = Fairly difficult
3 = Fairly easy
4 = Easy

How often do you do the following? - Take part in regular physical activity (eg. 30 minutes of walking 4-5 times per week
1 = Rarely/never
2 = Sometimes
3 = Often
4 = Always

In the previous section, you have selected 'Always', 'Often', 'Sometimes', or 'Rarely/never' for the following self-care behaviour: Take part in regular physical activity (eg. 30 minutes of walking 4-5 times per week) If you often or always do so,
1 = exercising helps me relieve stress

1 = exercising can help to improve and maintain health

1 = motivation from friends and family

1 = to keep fit

1 = to keep slim for beauty purposes

1 = no time (irregular work hours/ busy lifestyle)

1 = lack of motivation/ lazy

1 = lack of safe/ affordable place to exercise

1 = Others (Please specify)

1 = maintain health

1 = to lose weight

1 = prevent various diseases

1 = limited food choices when eating out

1 = healthy foods are more expensive

1 = no time to prepare healthy foods, instant meals or fast food is a quicker alternative

1 = sharing a diet with my family is challenging

1 = I prefer the taste of salty/ fried foods

1 = improve and maintain health

1 = prevent various disease

1 = I do not like the taste of fruits or vegetables

1 = religious practices

1 = I do not like the taste of alcohol

1 = I know that excessive drinking is bad for health

1 = festive seasons or events (eg weddings, company dinners)

1 = it is a stress relief for me

1 = peer pressure

1 = part of routine checkup when I visit my doctor

1 = requested by my family

1 = free blood pressure screenings in my community pharmacy

1 = I think I am healthy and I do not see a need

1 = never thought about it

1 = afraid to know my health status because knowing gives me anxiety

How dangerous is hypertension to your health?
1 = not at all
2 = somewhat
3 = extremely

Can people do things to control their blood pressure?
1 = I don't know/no
2 = Yes

Would lowering high blood pressure improve a person
1 = not at all
2 = somewhat
3 = yes

Can lowering blood pressure even a little bit improve health?
1 = no
2 = yes

1 = 18 - 25
2 = 26 - 35
3 = 36 - 45
4 = > 46

1 = Underweight
2 = Normal
3 = Overweight
4 = Obese class I
5 = Obese class II