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?
Population
Hypertensive adults from the 2012 American Heart Association Cardiovascular Health Consumer Survey
Comparison
Adults reporting HBPM vs those not reporting HBPM
Design
Cross-sectional survey analysis
Key result
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.
Authors
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HBPM uptake lower in younger adults and those without recent care; hypothesis-generating for targeted interventions to improve adoption.
Cross-Sectional
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.
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.