Key result
Rural informal allopathic providers were more likely than urban providers to treat hypertension (84.7% vs 77.7%) and write prescriptions (60.4% vs 18.7%), despite significant knowledge gaps.
Cross-Sectional (n=642)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 84.7% vs 77.7%
p-value: p=0.028
Informal allopathic practitioners in Bangladesh demonstrate significant gaps in hypertension management knowledge and practice, frequently prescribing inappropriate medications like sedatives and antidepressants.
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Caution advised on informal providers' hypertension prescribing given knowledge gaps; leaves open effects of targeted training on outcomes.
Parr et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=642). Rural practice location vs. Urban practice location was evaluated on Willingness to treat hypertension patients (p=0.028). Rural informal allopathic providers were more likely than urban providers to treat hypertension (84.7% vs 77.7%) and write prescriptions (60.4% vs 18.7%), despite significant knowledge gaps.
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