Key result
Only ~49% of hypertensive patients on follow-up demonstrate good basic knowledge of hypertension control.
Why the study?
There was no study assessing the level of knowledge, attitude, and self-care practice towards hypertension control among hypertensive patients in this hospital setting.
Population
385 hypertensive patients on follow-up at St. Paul’s Hospital, Addis Ababa
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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May indicate need for hypertension education in Ethiopian settings; leaves open impact on blood pressure control.
Cross-Sectional (n=385)
No
A significant proportion of hypertensive patients demonstrated inadequate knowledge, attitude, and self-care practices regarding their condition, highlighting a need for targeted patient education.
Bacha et al. (1970) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=385). Sociodemographic factors (e.g., education, urban residence) vs. Patients without these factors was evaluated on Good basic knowledge of hypertension. Among hypertensive patients on follow-up, only 48.6% had good basic knowledge, 47.8% had a good attitude, and 39.5% had good self-care practice towards hypertension control.