Key result
Management knowledge strongly predicts practicing recommended lifestyle modifications, seen in only ~25% of hypertensive patients.
Why the study?
Hypertension remains widely undetected and poorly controlled, yet lifestyle modification approaches that are cornerstones of prevention and management are often overlooked.
Cross-Sectional (n=299)
Yes
Adherence to recommended lifestyle modifications among hypertensive patients in Ethiopia is low (25.2%), highlighting a need for targeted patient education.
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Knowledge predicts adherence; supports education strategies but leaves open efficacy in prospective trials.
Hika et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=299). Lifestyle modification practice was evaluated on Practiced recommended lifestyle modifications (95% CI 18.8-32.9). Among hypertensive patients, only 25.2% (95% CI: 18.8-32.9) practiced recommended lifestyle modifications, with knowledge of management being the strongest predictor (AOR 14.6).
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