Awareness and recommendation of home blood pressure measurement among physicians in India: Results from Asia HBPM survey 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Awareness of hypertension and blood pressure (BP) control rates are still low in India. Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is recognized as a valuable tool to diagnose and support hypertension treatment including the prevention of cardiovascular diseases(CVD) and target organ damage. We explored the prevailing knowledge and current recommendation of HBPM in daily practice by physicians in India.

Materials and methods

As part of Asia HBPM Survey 2020, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare providers from India between June 2020 to June 2021. The questionnaire consisted of 37 questions and sub-questions related to HBPM awareness and recommendations to patients.

Results

A total of 832 physicians participated in the survey. Almost 83% were m

SUBMITTER: Wander GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10258377 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature