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[Self-care ability in the hypertensive patient control]
Rafael Leyva-Jiménez1, Omar Efraín Venegas-Escobedo, Alfredo Guadalupe Medel-Delgado
1Departamento de Prestaciones Médicas, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social de Guanajuato. leyvajimenez@msn.com
Summary
Good self-care ability is strongly linked to better blood pressure control in hypertensive patients. This highlights the importance of self-care for managing hypertension effectively.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Medicine
Background:
- Hypertension remains a significant global health challenge.
- Effective blood pressure control is crucial for preventing cardiovascular complications.
- Self-care behaviors play a vital role in chronic disease management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between self-care ability and blood pressure control in hypertensive patients.
- To identify factors influencing self-care in hypertension management.
Main Methods:
- An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted.
- 79 controlled and 79 uncontrolled hypertensive patients were included.
- The Self-care Basic Conditioning Factors and Capacities scale was utilized.
Main Results:
- Significantly higher self-care ability was observed in controlled hypertensive patients (73.4%) compared to uncontrolled (3.8%) (p < 0.05).
- Positive family systems, socio-cultural, and environmental factors were more prevalent in the controlled group.
- These factors were statistically associated with better blood pressure control (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- A significant association exists between self-care ability and the control of hypertension.
- Enhancing self-care capabilities is essential for improving hypertension management outcomes.
- Interventions targeting family, socio-cultural, and environmental factors may support better blood pressure control.
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