Key result
Hypertension awareness among adult hypertensives in a Nigerian tertiary institution was low, with a mean score of 45.07%, and 35.2% stopped medication due to absence of symptoms.
Why the study?
What is the level of hypertension awareness and knowledge among adult hypertensive patients in a Nigerian tertiary health institution?
Population
170 adult hypertensive patients at a Nigerian tertiary health institution, with a mean duration of diagnosis…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Low awareness may sustain nonadherence in Nigerian hypertensives; leaves open whether targeted education narrows gaps in similar settings.
Cross-Sectional (n=170)
No
What is the level of hypertension awareness and knowledge among adult hypertensive patients in a Nigerian tertiary health institution?
Hypertension awareness is suboptimal among Nigerian patients, with many holding misconceptions about symptoms and alternative treatments, highlighting the need for improved patient education.
Isezuo et al. (2000) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=170). Hypertension awareness was evaluated on Hypertension awareness score. Hypertension awareness among adult hypertensives in a Nigerian tertiary institution was low, with a mean score of 45.07%, and 35.2% stopped medication due to absence of symptoms.
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