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Self-care practice among adult hypertensive patients at ambulatory clinic of tertiary teaching Hospital in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Tsegaye Melaku KebedeBodena BayisaHelen FekeremaryamAlemayehu FeyissaAlemayehu Gutasa
Published in: Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice (2022)
The level of self-care practices for hypertension in the study area was low. In particular, the level of adherence to the DASH diet, exercise, and weight control was very low. Patient-specific targeted interventions are required to improve self-care practices for hypertension.
Keyphrases
  • blood pressure
  • hypertensive patients
  • physical activity
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • weight loss
  • body mass index
  • cancer therapy
  • weight gain
  • resistance training
  • metabolic syndrome
  • body composition