Why the study?
Many patients face challenges controlling BP despite available approaches, and life-long treatment may require additional support from spouses.
Does perceived spousal social support improve blood pressure control in adult hypertensive patients?
Does perceived spousal social support improve blood pressure control in adult hypertensive patients?
Strong perceived spousal social support is significantly associated with better blood pressure control among hypertensive patients.
May warrant assessing spousal support in hypertension care; leaves open causal effects and need for prospective trials.
Despite many approaches to control hypertension, a lot of people still experience challenges keeping their Blood Pressure (BP) under control, and because the condition requires life - long treatment, many patients will need additional effort from their spouses.
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