From 2005 to 2008, the proportion of US hypertensive adults who regularly used a home blood pressure monitor significantly increased by a relative 14.2%, from 40.1% to 45.8%.
Cross-Sectional (n=3,739)
What is the prevalence and demographic distribution of regular home blood pressure monitor use among hypertensive adults?
Less than half of hypertensive adults regularly use home blood pressure monitors, with significant disparities by age, race, and income, highlighting a need for targeted promotion.
Effect estimate: RPC 14.2% (95% CI 9.2%-17.0%)
Absolute Event Rate: 45.8% vs 40.1%
p-value: p=<0.05
The authors analyzed HealthStyles surveys 2005 and 2008 combined to assess the prevalence of regular home blood pressure monitor (HBPM) use among hypertensive adults. All data were self-reported. The authors calculated odds ratios (ORs) of regular HBPM use and relative percent change (RPC) in the use of HBPM between the 2 survey years. There were 3739 (32. 6%) hypertensives in the 2 survey years combined. Based on the self-reported data, the proportion of hypertensives who regularly used an HBPM was 43. 2%. Male sex, age, race/ethnicity, household income, and education were all associated with differences in the prevalence of regular HBPM use. Patients 65 years and older (OR, 2. 38; 95% confidence interval CI, 1. 49-3. 81) were significantly more likely to be regular HBPM users than those 18 to 34 years. Non-Hispanic blacks were significantly less likely (OR, 0. 69; 95% CI, 0. 55-0. 86) to be regular HBPM users than non-Hispanic whites. From 2005 to 2008, the RPC in regular HBPM use was 14. 2% (from 40. 1% to 45. 8%) ; the largest RPCs were for the 3 youngest age groups, men, non-Hispanic blacks, and those with a household income of 40, 000 to 59, 900. Because HBPM has been demonstrated to aid in hypertension control, health care professionals should promote its use especially among hypertensives who are younger, non-Hispanic blacks, Hispanics, or with a lower income.
Ayala et al. (Thu,) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=3,739). Regular use of a home blood pressure monitor (HBPM) vs. 2005 survey year (historical control) was evaluated on Proportion of hypertensive adults who were regular HBPM users (RPC 14.2%, 95% CI 9.2%-17.0%, p=<0.05). From 2005 to 2008, the proportion of US hypertensive adults who regularly used a home blood pressure monitor significantly increased by a relative 14.2%, from 40.1% to 45.8%.