Uncontrolled hypertension and associated factors among adult hypertensive patients on follow-up at public hospitals, Eastern Ethiopia: A multicenter study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of uncontrolled hypertension and associated factors among adult hypertensive patients on follow-up at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia.

Methods

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 415 hypertensive patients in Eastern Ethiopia from June 15 to July 15, 2021. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and reviewing patients' charts. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension.

Results

This study revealed that magnitude of uncontrolled hypertension was 48% (95% confidence interval = 43.1%-52.8%). Being male

SUBMITTER: Abdisa L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9234929 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature