A study to assess the self-care practices among hypertensive patients in a tertiary care center, Chennai
| Autor: | Krithiga Sivakumar, Megavi Ramasamy, Mayadevi Thankayyan, Seenivasan P |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 14, Iss 10, Pp 109-115 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2467-9100 2091-0576 |
| DOI: | 10.3126/ajms.v14i10.56237 |
| Popis: | Background: Hypertension is one of the important chronic diseases. Blood pressure (BP) control depends on adherence to self-care practices. Hence, the factors associated with poor adherence can help the policymakers in formulating and directing interventions at specific groups. Aims and Objectives: The current study was conducted to assess the self-care practices and to explore the factors associated with them. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 119 hypertensive patients who attended the outpatient department between July 2022 and September 2022 using a semi-structured interview schedule containing information on sociodemographic characteristics, morbidity profile, and self-care practices. Data were entered in MS Excel and analyzed using SPSS16. Chi-square test and Fisher’ exact test were used wherever appropriate. P70%). However, engagement in physical exercise still needs improvement. Health education and other interventions to promote physical exercise, especially among high-risk groups are suggested. |
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