Barriers and facilitators to home blood pressure monitoring in women with pregnancies complicated by hypertensive disorders: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the US. Improved diagnosis and treatment of HDP may be achieved through home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM). However, there are challenges to effective HBPM during pregnancy. This qualitative study was conducted to explore patients' perspectives and experiences with HBPM.

Methods

Pregnant or recently postpartum women with HDP (≥18 years) were recruited from an academic medical center to virtual focus groups from March to September 2023. The discussions centered on experiences with HDP and barriers and facilitators to HBPM. Qualitative thematic analysis was performed.

Results

Among 20 participants, the mean age was 33.8 (SD 5.9) years, with 35% Hisp

SUBMITTER: Kovell LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11449670 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature