Adherence to proper blood pressure measurements among interns at the university of Gondar specialized referral hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Blood pressure is a lateral force exerted on the wall of arteries and is critical for the normal distribution of blood containing nutrients and oxygen to metabolic tissues. It is one of the vital signs often measured by interns, nurses, and physicians at doctor's offices, at bedside, and possibly at home. Accurate blood pressure measurement is essential for proper diagnosis and management of patients, especially those with hypertension. The aim of this cross-sectional survey study is to assess the practice of measuring blood pressure by interns.

Methods

This study was conducted in the form of a survey administered through face-to-face interviews. All the interns at the Univeristy of Gondar Specialized Referral Hospital were approached. The survey included questi

SUBMITTER: Getnet M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11937000 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature