Why the study?
Understanding multilevel factors associated with controlled blood pressure is important to identify modifiable targets for future interventions, particularly in populations living in poverty.
Population
31,089 patients aged 19-64 years with hypertension across 103 community health centers
Comparison
Never- or partially controlled blood pressure vs always-controlled blood pressure
Design
Multicenter observational cohort study
Follow-up
3 years
Authors
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Modifiable factors like insurance continuity and medication consistency were associated with BP control in underserved patients; leaves open whether targeting them improves outcomes prospectively.
Continuous access to care, consistent antihypertensive medication use, and regular blood pressure monitoring are critical modifiable factors for achieving blood pressure control in community health center populations.
Huguet et al. (2023) studied this question.
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