HYPERTENSION SELF-CARE PRACTICES USING THE HTN-SCP TOOL AMONG PATIENTS TREATED AT THE FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC OF LE VAN THINH HOSPITAL
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Abstract
Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a global health priority, with home-based self-management serving as a cornerstone for effective disease control.
Objectives: To assess the level of hypertension self-care practices using the Hypertension Self-Care Profile (HTN-SCP) and to identify associated factors among patients.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 384 patients at the Family Medicine Clinic, Le Van Thinh Hospital, from November 2024 to March 2025. Data were collected using the validated 20-item Vietnamese version of the HTN-SCP scale.
Results: The mean self-care practice score was 53,6 ± 8,37 (out of a maximum of 80 points). According to Bloom’s cut-off points, 55,5% of patients achieved a moderate level of self-care or higher. The highest scores were observed for medication adherence and follow-up visits, while dietary control and reading food labels received the lowest scores.
Conclusion: Hypertension self-care practices among patients were at a moderate level. There is a need for personalized counseling interventions, particularly focusing on male patients, those with lower educational levels, and those residing in rural areas to improve treatment outcomes.
Keywords
Vietnam, Family Medicine, hypertension self-care, HTN-SCP
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