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ArticleCureus2023

Hypertension Control Status Among Patients Receiving Treatment From Selected Primary Health Centres in Puducherry: A Cohort-Analysis Approach.

Aanchal Arora, Anurag Gola, Vignesh Loganathan, Subitha Lakshminarayanan, Sitanshu Sekhar Kar

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Aanchal AroraDepartment of Preventive & Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, IND.
Anurag GolaDepartment of Preventive & Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, IND.
Vignesh LoganathanDepartment of Preventive & Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, IND.
Subitha LakshminarayananDepartment of Preventive & Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, IND.
Sitanshu Sekhar KarDepartment of Preventive & Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, IND.
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research · IN

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Abstract

backgroundHigh blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor contributing to 60% of premature deaths caused by non-communicable diseases. In India, a mere 15% of the hypertensive population achieves optimal blood pressure control. Effective monitoring of hypertension is crucial for mitigating the morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular diseases.

objectiveThis study employed a cohort analysis approach to determine the control status of hypertension and identify factors associated with hypertension among individuals seeking care at selected primary health centres (PHCs) in Puducherry from January 2019 to December 2022. METHODOLOGY: We assessed treatment records of 1127 patients with hypertension registered at PHCs in both urban and rural areas between 2019 and 2022. Information on socio-demographic details and blood pressure readings was collected to assess the control status of hypertension on a quarterly and six-monthly basis. Additionally, 436 patients were interviewed to identify factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension.

resultsControl rates of hypertension varied among PHCs on a quarterly and six-monthly basis. The rural PHC achieved the highest quarterly control rate of 80% in Q4 2020, while the urban PHC had the lowest rate of 44% in Q1 2020. Similarly, the highest six-monthly control rate of 78% was observed in Q3 2019 at both rural and urban PHCs, with the lowest rate of 44% in Q1 2020 at the urban PHC.  Conclusion: Analysing data obtained from regular monitoring of hypertension control status allows healthcare providers to identify patterns, trends, and correlations. It assists providers in making informed decisions regarding treatment adjustments, medication choices, lifestyle recommendations, and policy changes. This approach is expected to improve control status for hypertension, leading to the ultimate goal of better health outcomes for patients.

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cohort analysiscohort monitoringcontrol ratehypertensionsocio-demographic factors

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