Amended ABCD Risk Questionnaire
| Scale | Items | Coding |
| Knowledge | 1. One of the main causes of heart attack and stroke is stress | Correct answers: Q1—T Q2—T Q3—T Q4—T Q5— T Q6—T Q7—T Q8—F T=True F=False Correct score=1, incorrect or don’t know: score=0 |
| 2. Walking and gardening are considered types of exercise that can lower the risk of having a heart attack or stroke | ||
| 3. Moderately intense activity of 2.5 hours a week is enough to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke | ||
| 4. People who have diabetes are at higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke | ||
| 5. Managing your stress levels will help you to manage your blood pressure | ||
| 6. Drinking high levels of alcohol can increase your cholesterol and triglyceride levels | ||
| 7. HDL refers to ‘good’ cholesterol, and LDL refers to ‘bad’ cholesterol | ||
| 8. A family history of heart disease is not a risk factor for high blood pressure | ||
| Perceived risk of heart attack or stroke | 9. It is likely that I will have a heart attack or stroke some time in my life | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 |
| 10. There is a good chance I will experience a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 11. It is more likely I will have a heart attack or stroke because of my past and/or present behaviours | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 12. I am not worried that I might have a heart attack or stroke | Reverse coded 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 13. I am concerned about the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke in the near future | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| Perceived benefits and intentions to exercise | 14. I am thinking about exercising at least 2.5 hours a week | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 |
| 15. I intend or want to exercise at least 2.5 hours a week | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 16. When I exercise for at least 2.5 hours a week, I am doing something good for the health of my heart | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 17. I am confident that I can maintain a healthy weight by exercising at least 2.5 hours a week | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 18. I am not thinking about exercising for 2.5 hours a week | Reverse coded 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 19. Increasing my exercise to at least 2.5 hours a week will decrease my chances of having a heart attack or stroke | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| Perceived benefit and healthy eating intentions | 20. I am confident that I can eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day within the next 2 months | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 |
| 21. I am thinking about eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 22. I am not thinking about eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day | Reverse coded 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 23. When I eat five portions of fruits and vegetables a day, I am doing something good for the health of my heart | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| Benefits and intentions to stop smoking | 24. I am thinking of stopping smoking within 2 months | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 |
| 25. I have reduced or stopped smoking | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 26. I intend or want to stop smoking | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 27. If I stop smoking, it will reduce my chances of having a heart attack or stroke | 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 | |
| 28. I am not thinking about stopping smoking | Reverse coded 4=strongly disagree, 3=disagree, 2=agree, 1=strongly agree; N/A=0 |
ABCD, Attitudes and Beliefs about Cardiovascular Disease; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; N/A, not applicable.