Key result
Among hypertensive patients in an urban slum, 83.4%, 69.1%, and 73.2% had poor knowledge, attitude, and practices respectively, which was significantly associated with poor blood pressure control.
Population
340 known hypertensive patients above 40 years of age from Shivaji Nagar urban slum in Mumbai, India.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Poor KAP associated with uncontrolled BP in urban slums supports education efforts; cross-sectional data leaves causal impact open.
Cross-Sectional (n=340)
No
In an urban slum population in India, poor knowledge and practices regarding hypertension are highly prevalent and significantly associated with poorer blood pressure control.
Hemant Mahajan (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=340). Among hypertensive patients in an urban slum, 83.4%, 69.1%, and 73.2% had poor knowledge, attitude, and practices respectively, which was significantly associated with poor blood pressure control.
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