Key result
Among hypertensive patients in Riyadh, overall health-related quality of life was moderate (mean score 62.7) and showed a significant positive correlation with awareness of regular blood pressure monitoring (r = 0.50, p < 0.001).
Why the study?
Understanding differences in quality of life and health awareness among hypertensive patients in urban and rural regions is critical for developing targeted interventions.
Cross-Sectional (n=246)
Yes
Effect estimate: r = 0.50
p-value: p=<0.001
Hypertensive patients in Riyadh have a moderate health-related quality of life, which is significantly correlated with their awareness of blood pressure monitoring and lifestyle changes.
May flag education gaps for clinicians now; leaves open whether closing them, especially rurally, would improve HRQoL.
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a leading global health issue and a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Understanding the differences in quality of life (QoL) and health awareness among hypertensive patients in urban and rural regions is critical for developing targeted interventions to improve health outcomes. This study aims to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and health awareness among hypertensive patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was adopted to evaluate 246 hypertensive patients attending public and private hospitals in Riyadh. Data were collected using structured questionnaires covering socio-demographics, HRQoL (measured via the SF-36), and health awareness. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients, and inferential analysis were performed using SPSS version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY), with significance set at p < 0.05. RESULTS: The mean age of participants was 55.2 years (SD = 10.3), with 55.7% being male. The overall HRQoL score was 62.7 (SD = 17.3), reflecting a moderate level of quality of life. Emotional well-being scored the highest (72.2, SD = 16.4), while energy/fatigue scored the lowest (55.4, SD = 14.9). Health awareness levels were high regarding the importance of blood pressure monitoring (mean = 4.7, SD = 0.5) and lifestyle changes (mean = 4.6, SD = 0.5), but moderate for stress management (mean = 4.1, SD = 0.7). Significant positive correlations were found between QoL and awareness of regular blood pressure monitoring (r = 0.50, p < 0.001) and lifestyle changes (r = 0.48, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The study revealed a moderate level of HRQoL among hypertensive patients in Riyadh, with notable gaps in awareness of stress management and other lifestyle factors. Tailored health education programs focusing on these areas are essential to improving hypertension management and enhancing overall quality of life, particularly in rural populations with limited healthcare access.
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Albugami et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=246). Health awareness was evaluated on Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) score and its correlation with health awareness (r = 0.50, p=<0.001). Among hypertensive patients in Riyadh, overall health-related quality of life was moderate (mean score 62.7) and showed a significant positive correlation with awareness of regular blood pressure monitoring (r = 0.50, p < 0.001).
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