Blood pressure control practice and determinants among ambulatory hypertensive patients attending primary health care facilities in Addis Ababa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is the major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases related morbidity and mortality. Blood pressure is often not adequately controlled in clinical practice. Information regarding blood pressure control in primary care settings is limited in Ethiopia.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess blood pressure control practice and determinates among hypertensive patients attending primary health care facilities in Addis Ababa.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 616 hypertension patients in 12 health centers in Addis Ababa city. Data were collected by interviewing patients and reviewing their medical records. Data were collected from 3 August to 30 October 2015.

Results

A complete information was obtained from 616 patients' medical

SUBMITTER: Amare F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7406932 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature