Key result
South African hypertensive patients demonstrate ~55% disease knowledge scores with positive attitudes but moderate practices.
Why the study?
Effective hypertension management relies heavily on patient adherence, making the understanding of demographic influences on knowledge, attitudes, and practices vital for targeted interventions.
Population
283 patients at a Tshwane district hospital in South Africa
Design
Descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors
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Supports education needs assessment in hypertension; leaves open whether interventions improve practices in similar settings.
Cross-Sectional (n=283)
No
Patients with hypertension in a South African district hospital show positive attitudes but suboptimal knowledge and practices, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions.
Ahmed et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=283). Among hypertensive patients at a South African district hospital, the mean knowledge score was 55.2%, attitudes were generally positive, and practices were moderate.