Abstract
EVALUATE THE ATTITUDE OF HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS
Alaa Yasin*, Muna Okasha, Mosheer Almagasgas, Tareq Aljbouri, Mustafa Qasem
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' awareness of hypertension. In addition, each participant was required to submit a questionnaire to a 20-item blood pressure patient. A total of 100 patients with hypertension participated Overall, 89% of patients were aware of their blood pressure (BP) data, but 69% thought normalization was impossible. 39% (n = 350) had BP values only <140/90 mm Hg . They said they were less aware of the proposed changes to the lifestyle. A total of 19% of respondents are covered by an automatic device. A total of 78% of them can prescribe their medications without the help of a pharmacist. Adverse reactions were reported by 9% of patients. In conclusion, people with high blood pressure are less aware of BP targets and slight changes and more education programs.
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