Key result
Home blood pressure monitoring sees ~54% use among hypertensive adults, linked to older age and recent visits.
Why the study?
The prevalence and factors associated with home blood pressure monitoring among hypertensive adults were assessed to understand usage patterns and attitudes.
What is the prevalence of home blood pressure monitoring among hypertensive adults and what factors are associated with its use?
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What is the prevalence of home blood pressure monitoring among hypertensive adults and what factors are associated with its use?
Over half of hypertensive adults report using home blood pressure monitoring, with use strongly associated with older age, recent healthcare contact, and positive beliefs about cardiovascular risk reduction.
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HBPM uptake lower in younger adults and those without recent care; hypothesis-generating for targeted interventions to improve adoption.
Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) among hypertensive adults was assessed using the 2012 American Heart Association Cardiovascular Health Consumer Survey. The prevalence of hypertension was 25.5% and 53.8% of those reported HBPM. Approximately 63% of hypertensive adults 65 years and older reported HBPM followed by 51% and 34.6% (35-64 and 18-34 years, respectively; P=.001). Those who had seen a healthcare professional within a year reported HBPM compared with those who had not (54.8% vs 32.8%, P=.047). Those who believed that lowering blood pressure can reduce risk of heart attack and stroke had a higher percentage of HBPM compared with those who did not (55.5% vs 33.1%, P=.01). Age and the belief that lowering blood pressure could reduce cardiovascular disease risk were significant factors associated with HBPM. Half of the adult hypertensive patients reported HBPM and its use was greater among those who reported a positive attitude toward lowering blood pressure to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
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Ayala et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension. Home blood pressure monitoring was evaluated on Prevalence of home blood pressure monitoring. Home blood pressure monitoring was reported by 53.8% of hypertensive adults, with higher use associated with older age, recent healthcare visits, and positive attitudes toward lowering blood pressure.
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