Key result
More frequent primary care visits are linked to modestly lower SBP in hypertensive patients.
Why the study?
Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor with an estimated 14% prevalence in Saudi Arabia, where primary health care centers play a major role in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Does increased frequency of primary health care visits improve blood pressure control in hypertensive patients?
Cross-Sectional (n=16,623)
Yes
Does increased frequency of primary health care visits improve blood pressure control in hypertensive patients?
Effect estimate: r -0.151 (95% CI -0.195, -0.165)
p-value: p=<0.001
Increased frequency of primary care visits and completion of four annual visits are associated with significantly lower systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressures in hypertensive patients.
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Frequent primary care visits were associated with lower SBP; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Jadidi et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=16,623). Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) visits was evaluated on Systolic blood pressure (r -0.151, 95% CI -0.195, -0.165, p=<0.001). A higher number of primary health care center visits was significantly associated with lower systolic blood pressure (r = -0.151) in patients with hypertension.
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