Bioinformation. 2026 Apr 30;22(4):1924-1928. doi: 10.6026/973206300221924. eCollection 2026.
ABSTRACT
Uncontrolled hypertension is one critical contributing factor to cardiovascular disease and continues to cause problems even through there are effective pharmacological and lifestyle interventions available. In this cross-sectional study, researchers collected data from 150 hypertensive outpatients on their medication adherence, lifestyle practices as well as how these factors related to their ability to control blood pressure using a structured knowledge attitude and practice questionnaire and clinical assessments. The systolic blood pressure average for these subjects was 142.5 ± 13.9 mmHg, while diastolic blood pressure was 88.7 ± 9.6 mmHg; therefore only 60% were able to attain appropriate blood pressure control. There was a statistically significant correlation between KAP and adherence scores and lower systolic (r = -0.38) and diastolic (r = -0.34) blood pressure (p < 0.05). Those patients who had optimal practice for lifestyle modification achieved the greatest percentage of individuals that attained blood pressure control (82%). Thus, enhance adherence and lifestyle interventions through structured education and behavioural support will help control hypertension.
PMID:42282359 | PMC:PMC13252223 | DOI:10.6026/973206300221924