KIẾN THỨC VÀ THỰC HÀNH TUÂN THỦ ĐIỀU TRỊ CỦA NGƯỜI BỆNH TĂNG HUYẾT ÁP ĐIỀU TRỊ NGOẠI TRÚ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN HỮU NGHỊ NĂM 2024

Abstract

Objective: To describe the current status of knowledge and practice of treatment compliance of hypertensive patients receiving outpatient treatment at Huu Nghi Hospital. Subject and research method: Cross-sectional descriptive study with analysis on 96 patients receiving outpatient treatment at Huu Nghi Hospital. Results: The study showed that 100% of patients understood that hypertension is a chronic disease and had knowledge about complications as well as measures and purposes of monitoring and treating hypertension; 94.8% of patients understood the blood pressure index level that needs to be achieved <140/90mmHg; 14.6% of patients thought that hypertension is a disease with a cause; 95.8% of patients understood how to monitor blood pressure at home and 100% had knowledge about how to use medication, nutrition and rest. About 95.8% of patients practiced proper treatment adherence; of which 87.5% measured blood pressure daily; 100% adhered to taking medication; 76% followed a low-salt diet; 97.9% of patients quit drinking alcohol; 93.8% of patients quit smoking cigarettes and tobacco; 88.5% exercised daily; 63.5% went for monthly check-ups. Conclusion: Continue to promote health education and communication on hypertension and knowledge and practice of adherence to hypertension treatment.