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Archives   2008

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   20,  Number   1

TITLE:   Treatment compliance and knowledge of hypertensive patients in Hlinethaya Township, Yangon Division.
AUTHOR:   Sandar Kyi; Han Win; Aung Thu; Yae Chan; Myat Myat Thu; Khin Thidar Wai; Kyi Sann Htet; Khin Myat Thu
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2008; 20(1): 17-21
ABSTRACT:   A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 133 hypertensive patients in Hlinethaya Township, Yangon Division in May 2007. The aim of the study was to determine the treatment compliance of hypertensive patients, their knowledge and misconception about hypertension. The mean age of the participants was 54.67±12.77 years. Compliance was measured by thera-peutic outcome method where blood pressure less than 140/90 mmHg was considered as the indicator of treatment compliance. Compliance with treatment was observed in only 29% of the respondents. The compliance was better in those aged <45 years than older patients (48.5% Vs 9.4%; p<0.01). Among the respondents, 60.2% believed that they could stop drug treatment once they achieved blood pressure control. Although 34.6% of respondents were aware that too much salt intake was an etiological factor in hypertension, 43.6% did not know the complications of hypertension. The findings indicate that there is a need for health education to enhance the compliance and knowledge about the disease among hypertensive patients in the study area.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Hypertension. Knowledge.
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