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ArticleInternational journal of cardiology. Cardiovascular risk and prevention2024

Knowledge and self-care practice among patients with hypertension in tertiary public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study.

Freweini Gebremeskel Gebresilase, Yohannes Ayalew Bekele, Ketema Bizuwork Gebremedhin, Boka Dugassa Tolera

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Freweini Gebremeskel GebresilaseAddis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia.
Yohannes Ayalew BekeleAddis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ethiopia.
Ketema Bizuwork GebremedhinAddis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ethiopia.
Boka Dugassa ToleraAddis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ethiopia.

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Introduction: Globally, hypertension is the leading cause of death due to its related complications. Patients' knowledge and self-care practice in hypertension is crucial for achieving optimal blood pressure control and prevention of related complications. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and self-care practice among hypertensive patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 413 hypertensive patients using simple random sampling methods. A face-to-face interview was administered using a structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 27.0. Frequency percentage, and mean were calculated. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the association between predictors and outcome variables. Results: Out of 413 respondents, 46.0 % (95 % CI: 40-50 %) and 40.9 % (95 % CI: 36-46 %) had poor knowledge and self-care practice respectively. Being married (AOR = 1.92, 95 % CI:1.19-3.06, Conclusion: The overall knowledge and self-care practice of respondents was low. Gender, marital status, educational level, family history, source of information, and owing sphygmomanometer were determinant factors. Improving patients' awareness and self-care practice is essential for prevention and control of hypertension.

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HypertensionKnowledgeSelf-care practice

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