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Blood Pressure Control and Associations with Social Support among Hypertensive Outpatients in a Developing Country
Luu Quang Thuy1, Nguyen Hoang Thanh2, Le Hong Trung3
1Vietnam Viet-Duc Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam.
Biomed Research International
|April 22, 2021
Summary
Social support impacts hypertension control in Vietnamese patients. Larger networks may increase uncontrolled hypertension, but specific support types and network composition influence blood pressure management and adherence.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Public Health
- Social Science
Background:
- Hypertension management requires understanding social determinants.
- Social support's role in hypertension control is understudied in Vietnam.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between social support characteristics and hypertension control.
- To examine the relationship between social support and recommended behaviors in hypertensive patients.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 220 hypertensive patients in Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Assessed structural and functional social support and network characteristics.
- Analyzed associations with blood pressure control and behavioral adherence.
Main Results:
- Larger total network size correlated with higher odds of uncontrolled hypertension (OR=1.52).
- Information, emotional, and practical support linked to lower uncontrolled hypertension odds.
- Network members with hypertension and co-residence decreased adherence; friends providing support increased it.
Conclusions:
- Social network characteristics significantly influence hypertension control and patient behavior.
- Interventions should consider social network composition and support types for improved hypertension management.
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