Risk factors of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension in primary care patients with hypertension: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is a common heart condition in the United States (US) and severely impacts racial and ethnic minority populations. While the understanding of hypertension has grown considerably, there remain gaps in US healthcare research. Specifically, there is a lack of focus on undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension in primary care settings.

Aim

The present study investigates factors associated with undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension in primary care patients with hypertension. The study also examines whether Black/African Americans are at higher odds of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension compared to White patients.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using electronic health records (EHR) data from the University of Utah primary ca

SUBMITTER: Adediran E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11334361 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature