Self-Care Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia

Conclusion: Adherence to self-care among hypertensive patients is alarmingly low, influenced by diagnosis duration, residency, and BMI. Addressing hindrances like living conditions, work, cultural norms, and peer influence is vital. Healthcare providers must focus on education that promotes behavior...

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Main Authors: Assen Muhe, Mesfin Haile Kahissay, Mohammed K. Ali, Solveig A. Cunningham, Bruck Messele Habte
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijhy/1774636
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author Assen Muhe
Mesfin Haile Kahissay
Mohammed K. Ali
Solveig A. Cunningham
Bruck Messele Habte
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description Conclusion: Adherence to self-care among hypertensive patients is alarmingly low, influenced by diagnosis duration, residency, and BMI. Addressing hindrances like living conditions, work, cultural norms, and peer influence is vital. Healthcare providers must focus on education that promotes behavior change and support. Patient engagement in self-care is essential. Future research should investigate healthcare organizational and provider influences. Implementing these strategies could markedly improve hypertension management and patient outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-2a8058bdb06c45b8b533677528d899182025-08-20T02:13:53ZengWileyInternational Journal of Hypertension2090-03922025-01-01202510.1155/ijhy/1774636Self-Care Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast EthiopiaAssen Muhe0Mesfin Haile Kahissay1Mohammed K. Ali2Solveig A. Cunningham3Bruck Messele Habte4Department of PharmacyDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Social PharmacyDepartment of Global HealthDepartment of Global HealthDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Social PharmacyConclusion: Adherence to self-care among hypertensive patients is alarmingly low, influenced by diagnosis duration, residency, and BMI. Addressing hindrances like living conditions, work, cultural norms, and peer influence is vital. Healthcare providers must focus on education that promotes behavior change and support. Patient engagement in self-care is essential. Future research should investigate healthcare organizational and provider influences. Implementing these strategies could markedly improve hypertension management and patient outcomes.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijhy/1774636
spellingShingle Assen Muhe
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Self-Care Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
International Journal of Hypertension
title Self-Care Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
title_full Self-Care Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
title_fullStr Self-Care Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
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title_short Self-Care Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
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