Assessment of Blood Pressure Control Status Among Hypertensive Patients Attending Rwandan District Hospital NCD Clinics: A Retrospective Follow-Up Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is a major public health issue and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We assessed blood pressure (BP) control among adult hypertensive patients attending non-communicable disease (NCD) clinics in five Rwandan district hospitals.

Methods

We extracted data on hypertensive management from five Rwandan district hospitals from June 2016 to August 2021. BP control was defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) < 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) < 90 mmHg measured within the last four months. We performed statistical analysis using chi-square tests and multivariate regression analyses with 95% confidence intervals (CI).

Results

Blood pressure control was achieved in 41.5% of hypertensive patients (n = 438/1,055). The majo

SUBMITTER: Ntaganda E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11790538 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature