Key result
Low health literacy is linked to ~2.1-fold higher odds of uncontrolled blood pressure in hypertension.
Why the study?
The prevalence of uncontrolled blood pressure and its associated factors, including the role of low health literacy, were not well defined in hypertensive patients.
Does low health literacy increase the risk of uncontrolled blood pressure in adults treated for hypertension?
Cross-Sectional (n=556)
No
Does low health literacy increase the risk of uncontrolled blood pressure in adults treated for hypertension?
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Low health literacy, alongside smoking and obesity, is an independent risk factor for uncontrolled blood pressure, emphasizing the need for improved patient education in primary care.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of uncontrolled blood pressure, associated factors and evaluate whether or not low health literacy (HL) is a risk factor.
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Selçuk et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=556). Low health literacy vs. High health literacy was evaluated on Uncontrolled blood pressure (OR 2.06, 95% CI 1.34-2.94, p=0.033). Low health literacy was significantly associated with higher odds of uncontrolled blood pressure (OR 2.06) among treated hypertensive adults.
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