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Determinants of blood pressure control amongst hypertensive patients in Northwest Ethiopia.

Destaw Fetene TeshomeAmsalu Feleke DemssieBerihun Megabiaw Zeleke
Published in: PloS one (2018)
A higher proportion of hypertensive patients remain with un-controlled BP. Modifiable risk factors including poor adherence to medications, lack of physical exercise, adding salt into meals, being on multiple medications and comorbidities were significantly and independently associated with poor BP control. Evidence-based, adherence-enhancing and healthy life style interventions should be implemented.
Keyphrases
  • hypertensive patients
  • blood pressure
  • risk factors
  • heart rate
  • physical activity
  • type diabetes
  • insulin resistance