Factors Affecting Lifestyle Changes in Hypertensive Patients in Southern Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Yakob Tagese, Yakob Begidu, Jaldo Mesfin Menza, Dawit Desalegn, Elias Chernet, Israel Eskinder, Abraham Awoke
Primary Institution: Wolaita Sodo University
Hypothesis
What behavioral and biomedical factors are associated with lifestyle modification practices among diagnosed hypertensive patients?
Conclusion
The study found that lifestyle modification practices were low among hypertensive patients, highlighting the need for continuous awareness and education.
Supporting Evidence
- 56.1% of patients practiced recommended lifestyle modifications.
- Patients who reduced salt intake were 2.48 times more likely to practice healthy lifestyle modifications.
- Patients with high LDL cholesterol levels were 3.3 times more likely to practice healthy lifestyle modifications.
Takeaway
Many people with high blood pressure in southern Ethiopia are not changing their habits to stay healthy, and they need more help and information to do so.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 453 hypertensive patients using structured questionnaires and blood tests to assess lifestyle modifications.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce recall bias.
Limitations
The study was limited to public health facilities and did not include home-based follow-ups, which may affect the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 47.64 years, with 55.7% male and a majority residing in urban areas.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.035
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 51.38–60.74
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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