Table 3 The patients’ responses to hypertension knowledge questions
From: Treatment adherence among patients with hypertension: findings from a cross-sectional study
Assessment items | N correct (%) | N Incorrect (%) |
|---|---|---|
The target blood pressure level for hypertensive patients | 188 (64.4%) | 118 (38.6%) |
Can hypertension be cured? | 181 (59.2%) | 125 (40.8%) |
Exercise help in controlling blood pressure | 285 (93.1%) | 21 (6.9%) |
Reducing salt intake help in controlling blood pressure | 241 (78.8%) | 65 (21.2%) |
High blood pressure may affect the heart? | 289 (94.4%) | 17 (5.6%) |
High blood pressure may affect the brain? | 273 (77.5%) | 69 (22.5%) |
High blood pressure may affect the kidneys? | 265 (86.6%) | 41 (13.4%) |
High blood pressure may affect the eyes? | 188 (61.4%) | 118 (38.6%) |
Stop taking medications when you feel like your blood pressure or your symptoms are under control? | 264 (86.3%) | 42 (13.7%) |