TUÂN THỦ ĐIỀU TRỊ KHÔNG DÙNG THUỐC CỦA NGƯỜI BỆNH TĂNG HUYẾT ÁP TẠI KHOA TIM MẠCH PHÒNG KHÁM ĐA KHOA HOÀN MỸ SÀI GÒN

Abstract

Aims: To describe the non-drug treatment compliance ratein hypertensive patients at Hoan My Saigon Clinic. Research method: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, we interviewed 387 randomized patients using a prepared questionnaire and also collected clinical data from the clinic’s prescription software. Adherence to non-drug therapy was compiled based on the Dietary Guidelines for Disease Management scale. Results: Most of patients complied with 1 to 6 out of 8 healthy lifestyle recommendations. However, they did not meet the ideal standards. Many people used salt when eating fruits or using dipping sauce with meals. When asked about physical activities and sports, walking was the exercise of choice for the most patients (63.0%). There was a statistically significant relationship between higher adherence to lifestyle changes and gender (p<0.01), high education level (p <0.01) and co-morbidity (p <0.01). Conclusion: It is strongly recommended to increase patient’s awareness about lifestyle changes. The role of salt-intake reduction in hypertension should be emphasized because this was a common knowledge, but people have not practiced well. Other lifestyle changes should be reinforced.