Table 2 Detection of hypertension by the respondents according to the number of years post registration
From: The approach of general practitioners in Lagos to the detection and evaluation of hypertension
Variable ( n ) | All | Years post-registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | <10 years | ≥10 years | χ 2 / p value | |
n (%) | n (%) | |||
Correct BP threshold for HTN diagnosis (403) | 301 (74.7%) | 151 (79.9%) | 150 (70%) | 5.10/0.024 |
Routinely check BP in practice (392) | 273 (69.6%) | 87 (48.9%) | 186 (86.9%) | 66.51/<0.001 |
Allow short rest before measuring BP (390) | 103 (26.4%) | 45 (24.8%) | 58 (27.8%) | 0.42/0.52 |
Take ≥2 BP readings before diagnosing HTN (403) | 398 (98.8%) | 189 (100%) | 209 (97.7%) | 4.47/0.034 |
Measure BP in both arms during first visit (390) | 63 (16.2%) | 23 (12.8%) | 40 (18.6%) | 2.67/0.10 |
Agree that uncomplicated HTN is asymptomatic (403) | 281 (69.7%) | 124 (65.6%) | 157 (73.4%) | 2.86/0.09 |