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June 12, 2026European Journal of Preventive Cardiology

Higher education and specific medications link to better hypertension knowledge among outpatients scoring ~82% overall.

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Why the study?

Awareness of arterial hypertension is essential for effective management, but patient knowledge levels and their correlations with basic clinical parameters in tertiary ambulatory care required assessment.

Population

150 ambulatory patients with arterial hypertension attending a tertiary outpatient service

Design

Prospective observational study

Key result

Among 150 outpatients with arterial hypertension, the mean knowledge score was 82.3%, with higher educational level and use of specific medications correlating with better knowledge.

Authors

BKB KelmendiLSL SllamnikuEEE Mucaj Elza

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Overview

Good awareness with gaps supports targeted education; leaves open effects on adherence or outcomes in observational cohorts.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess patient awareness of arterial hypertension and examine the correlation with clinical parameters.
  • Conducted a prospective observational study from August to October 2025 with 150 patients.
  • Used a 12-item questionnaire to evaluate knowledge on hypertension causes, complications, and treatment.
  • Scored knowledge as good (>75%), moderate (50-74%), or poor (<50%) based on correct responses.
  • Overall knowledge score was 82.3% ± 13.9%, indicating good awareness among patients.
  • Notable gaps were found, including 50% unaware of asymptomatic nature of AH and 25% unaware of the need for continuous therapy.
  • Higher education and dosing of antihypertensive medications correlated significantly with better knowledge.

Study Design

Type

Observational (n=150)

Multicenter

No

Structured PICO

P
Population
150 ambulatory patients with arterial hypertension attending a tertiary outpatient service, with a mean age of 64.45 years.
O
Outcome
Level of knowledge about arterial hypertension assessed using a 12-item questionnaire and correlations with clinical parameterspatient reported

Hypertensive patients in a tertiary outpatient setting have generally good knowledge about their condition, though gaps remain regarding asymptomatic presentation and lifestyle factors, highlighting the need for targeted education.

Cite This Study

Kelmendi et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Arterial hypertension (n=150). Educational level and medication use was evaluated on Level of knowledge about arterial hypertension. Among 150 outpatients with arterial hypertension, the mean knowledge score was 82.3%, with higher educational level and use of specific medications correlating with better knowledge.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2bd1386550ea4541ffe92bhttps://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwag249.110
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