Self-care and adherence to medication in hypertensive patients
Author Information
Author(s): Gohar Faekah, Greenfield Sheila M, Beevers D Gareth, Lip Gregory YH, Jolly Kate
Primary Institution: University of Birmingham
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of self-care behaviors, including CAM use, in patients attending a secondary care hypertension clinic?
Conclusion
Hypertensive patients use a variety of self-care methods, including CAM and home blood pressure monitors, with a higher prevalence of CAM use than in the general UK population.
Supporting Evidence
- 43.1% of respondents reported using CAM in the past 12 months.
- Perfect adherence to anti-hypertensive medication was reported by 44.8% of CAM users.
- Older and white British respondents were more likely to report perfect adherence.
Takeaway
People with high blood pressure often use different methods to take care of themselves, like special diets and home blood pressure monitors, and many use alternative treatments.
Methodology
Cross-sectional questionnaire survey conducted with 196 patients at a secondary care hypertension clinic.
Potential Biases
Response bias may have been introduced as not all approached patients completed the questionnaire.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single hospital, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The sample included a multiethnic population with a mean age of 57.3 years, comprising similar numbers of males and females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.006
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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