Key result
Only ~52% of hypertensive patients possess good blood pressure control knowledge.
Why the study?
Hypertension contributes substantially to global morbidity and mortality, making favorable knowledge crucial for its control.
Cross-Sectional (n=404)
No
Only about half of hypertensive patients in this Ethiopian cohort had good knowledge about blood pressure control, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions, especially for patients with lower education and rural residence.
Only half of hypertensives had good BP control knowledge; supports targeted education for rural and lower-education groups but leaves open outcome impact.
INTRODUCTION: As hypertension is a chronic cardiovascular disease that contributes to a high proportion of morbidity and mortality worldwide, favorable knowledge is crucial to control it. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was thus to assess knowledge and associated factors of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients at the chronic illness follow-up Clinic of the University of Gondar comprehensive-specialized hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia. METHODS: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2018. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select participants. Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regressions were done to assess the relationship between dependent and independent variables. The adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to determine the presence and strength of association between covariates and the outcome variable. RESULTS: A total of 404 participants took part in the study with a response rate of 97.3%. The overall good knowledge about blood pressure control was 51.7% (95% CI=46.3-56.8). Females were 3.79 (AOR= 3.79, 95% CI: (1.55, 9.28)) more knowledgeable about blood pressure control than males. In the multivariable analysis, the odds of being knowledgeable were 2.80 (AOR= 2.80, 95% CI (1.44, 5.46)), 8.05 (AOR=8.05, 95% CI (2.93, 22.10)), and 7.53 (AOR=7.53, 95% CI (2.52, 22.49)) for can read and write, secondary, preparatory and above education, respectively, compared to cannot read and write. Occupation was significantly associated with the knowledge of plod pressure control. For example, merchants 7.66 (AOR=7.66, 95% CI (3.01, 19.47)), government employee 6.33 (AOR=6.33, 95% CI (1.90, 22.07)), and self-employed 4.58 (AOR=4.58, 95% CI (1.80, 11.70)) times more likely to be knowledgeable than farmers, respectively. Participants with family history of hypertension were 2.36 (AOR=2.36, 95% CI (1.42, 3.92)) times more knowledgeable than their counterparts. CONCLUSION: In this study, knowledge of blood pressure control was lower compared to the finding of a study done at Bishoftu hospital, Ethiopia. But it is higher than studies in other African countries. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological awareness is vital for blood pressure control.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Mekonnen et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=404). Sociodemographic and clinical factors vs. Patients without specific risk factors was evaluated on Good knowledge about blood pressure control (95% CI 46.3-56.8). Overall, 51.7% of hypertensive patients had good knowledge about blood pressure control, with female sex, higher education, urban residence, occupation, and family history being significantly associated with better knowledge.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: