Prevalence and associated factors of uncontrolled blood pressure among hypertensive patients in a rural population of Salem, Tamil Nadu
The study emphasizes the urgent need for tailored interventions addressing lifestyle modifications, patient education, adherence to treatment regimens, and improved healthcare access to enhance hypertension management. These efforts are crucial for reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases and improving public health outcomes in rural communities.
Authors
- S Sangeetha
- B. Sanjana Arunthathi
- Arulprakash Sarangapani
- Shankar Radhakrishnan
Institutions
- Vinayaka Missions University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_709_24
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.40