Table 3 Item-total score person correlation analysis results in HBAT of 23 items (N = 325, α = 0.05)

Q1

My chance of developing hypertension is high

2.692

0.644

< 0.001

Q2

The possibility that I will develop hypertension in a few years is very high

2.338

0.610

< 0.001

Q3

I can have hypertension even without the feeling of its symptoms

2.560

0.674

< 0.001

Q4

I am more likely to catch HTN than other people

2.713

0.677

< 0.001

Q5

Hypertension is a serious disease

4.073

0.462

< 0.001

Q6

Hypertension is a lifelong disease

4.738

0.260

< 0.001

Q7

Complication of hypertension can cause permanent damage

4.683

0.349

< 0.001

Q8

Hypertension can cause death

3.855

0.290

< 0.001

Q9

Sudden falling may happen due to hypertension

2.760

0.325

< 0.001

Q10

Hypertension will cause dependence on others

2.418

0.433

< 0.001

Q11

Hypertension can threaten patients’ relationship with their family

2.356

0.441

< 0.001

Q12

Hypertension can cause sexual dysfunction

2.443

0.426

< 0.001

Q13

Hypertension can cause financial burden

4.024

0.350

< 0.001

Q14

Early detection of HTN makes prevention of complications easier

4.784

0.376

< 0.001

Q15

Timely initiation of treatment makes prevention of complications easier

4.809

0.410

< 0.001

Q16

Keeping blood pressure close to normal prevents hypertension complications

4.784

0.375

< 0.001

Q17

Lack of health information can prevent getting healthcare services

2.550

0.348

< 0.001

Q18

Lack of transportation makes it difficult for me to get healthcare service

2.400

0.437

< 0.001

Q19

The cost of screening service makes it difficult for me to get the service

2.480

0.418

< 0.001

Q20

Lack of nearby health facilities makes it difficult for me to get services

2.372

0.469

< 0.001

Q21

I can know my status by checking my BP regularly

4.452

0.398

< 0.001

Q22

I am sure of when to contact health workers while I am feeling unusual health conditions

4.560

0.388

< 0.001

Q23

I follow health information about hypertension

3.033

0.252

< 0.001