Knowledge, attitudes and practices on hypertension among patients in a district hospital.

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South African Family Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI:10.4102/safp.v67i1.6094

Eslah H H Ahmed, Olga M Maphasha, Sunday O Okeke

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Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a major global public health issue, with effective management relying heavily on patient adherence to lifestyle changes and medication. Understanding demographic influences on these behaviours is vital for targeted intervention. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to hypertension among patients at a district hospital in Tshwane, South Africa.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study used a structured, piloted questionnaire adapted from previous studies with 283 participants at a Tshwane district hospital.

Results: The mean knowledge score was 55.2%, with gaps in understanding normal blood pressure (BP) values (46.29%) and risk factors (18.02%). Attitudes were positive, with 97.6% endorsing regular BP checks and 93.3% supporting salt reduction. Practices were moderate, with 70% never missing medication and 58% regularly monitoring weight. Higher education correlated with better knowledge and attitudes (p 0.001, p = 0.001, respectively). Non-smokers and non-drinkers exhibited better health practices (p 0.001). Age negatively correlated with knowledge (r = -0.15, p = 0.010) and attitudes (r = -0.19, p = 0.002).

Conclusion: While attitudes towards hypertension are generally positive, knowledge and practices remain suboptimal. Targeted educational interventions, tailored to diverse socio-demographic factors, are essential to enhancing adherence.Contribution: This study identified gaps in hypertension management in Tshwane, aiding in the development of more effective, patient-centred educational programmes.

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某区医院患者对高血压的认识、态度和行为。

背景：高血压是一个重大的全球公共卫生问题，有效的管理在很大程度上依赖于患者对生活方式改变和药物治疗的坚持。了解人口对这些行为的影响对于有针对性的干预至关重要。本研究评估了南非Tshwane地区医院患者对高血压的知识、态度和做法。方法：一项描述性的横断面研究使用了一份结构化的、试点的问卷，该问卷改编自以前的研究，在Tshwane地区医院有283名参与者。结果：平均知识得分为55.2%，对正常血压（BP）值（46.29%）和危险因素（18.02%）的了解存在差距。态度是积极的，97.6%的人支持定期检查血压，93.3%的人支持减少食盐。实践是适度的，70%的人从不缺药，58%的人定期监测体重。高等教育与更好的知识和态度相关（p分别为0.001,p = 0.001）。不吸烟者和不饮酒者表现出更好的健康习惯（p 0.001）。年龄与知识（r = -0.15, p = 0.010）、态度（r = -0.19, p = 0.002）呈负相关。结论：虽然对高血压的态度普遍积极，但知识和实践仍不理想。针对不同社会人口因素的有针对性的教育干预措施对于提高依从性至关重要。贡献：本研究确定了茨瓦内高血压管理方面的差距，有助于制定更有效、以患者为中心的教育计划。

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South African Family Practice MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL-

CiteScore

1.50

自引率

20.00%

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审稿时长

25 weeks

期刊介绍： South African Family Practice (SAFP) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which strives to provide primary care physicians and researchers with a broad range of scholarly work in the disciplines of Family Medicine, Primary Health Care, Rural Medicine, District Health and other related fields. SAFP publishes original research, clinical reviews, and pertinent commentary that advance the knowledge base of these disciplines. The content of SAFP is designed to reflect and support further development of the broad basis of these disciplines through original research and critical review of evidence in important clinical areas; as well as to provide practitioners with continuing professional development material.