Key result
Higher education is linked to ~7-fold better hypertension knowledge and self-care practices.
Why the study?
Knowledge and self-care practice among hypertensive patients are crucial for optimal blood pressure control and prevention of complications, but their levels are low in developing nations including Ethiopia.
Cross-Sectional (n=413)
Yes
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A significant proportion of hypertensive patients in Addis Ababa have poor knowledge and self-care practices, highlighting the need for expanded cardiovascular disease control initiatives.
Globally, hypertension is the leading cause of death due to its related complications. Patients’ knowledge and self-care practice in hypertension is crucial for achieving optimal blood pressure control and prevention of related complications. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and self-care practice among hypertensive patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 413 hypertensive patients using simple random sampling methods. A face-to-face interview was administered using a structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 27.0. Frequency percentage, and mean were calculated. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the association between predictors and outcome variables. Out of 413 respondents, 46.0 % (95 % CI: 40–50 %) and 40.9 % (95 % CI: 36–46 %) had poor knowledge and self-care practice respectively. Being married (AOR = 1.92, 95 % CI:1.19–3.06, P = 0.007) , higher education [AOR = 7.38 (95 % CI: 2.29–23.78), P < 0.001); family history (AOR = 3.68, 95 % CI: 2.28–5.94, P < 0.001); getting information from healthcare providers (AOR = 3.17, 95 % CI: 1.46–6.87, P = 0.003) were significantly associated with knowledge of hypertension. Being female (AOR: 0.62,95 % CI: 0.39–0.97, P = 0.033), owing sphygmomanometer (AOR: 4.41,95 % CI: 2.40–8.13, P < 0.001) were associated with self-care practice towards hypertension. The overall knowledge and self-care practice of respondents was low. Gender, marital status, educational level, family history, source of information, and owing sphygmomanometer were determinant factors. Improving patients’ awareness and self-care practice is essential for prevention and control of hypertension. • Hypertension is the leading cause of death worldwide due to its high prevalence and related complications. • Inadequate knowledge and self-care practice among patients with hypertension lead to cardiovascular complications. • Knowledge and self-care practice of patients with hypertension are crucial in achieving optimal blood pressure control. • The level of knowledge and self-care practice among hypertensive patients is low in developing nations. • Expanding cardiovascular disease control initiatives is crucial to improve patient's knowledge and self-care practice.
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Gebresilase et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=413). Sociodemographic and clinical factors (e.g., education, owning a sphygmomanometer) was evaluated on Poor knowledge and poor self-care practice. Among 413 hypertensive patients, 46.0% had poor knowledge and 40.9% had poor self-care practices, with higher education (AOR 7.38) and owning a sphygmomanometer (AOR 4.41) as strong predictors.
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