The Effect of Lifestyle Changes on Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients

Hypertension is highly prevalent among patients who visit primary care clinics. Various factors and lifestyle behaviors are associated with effective blood pressure control. We aimed to identify factors and lifestyle modifications associated with blood pressure control among patients prescribed anti...

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Published in:Korean journal of family medicine 2017, 38(4), , pp.173-180
Main Authors: Yang, Myung Hwa, Kang, Seo Young, Lee, Jung Ah, Kim, Young Sik, Sung, Eun Ju, Lee, Ka-Young, Kim, Jun-Su, Oh, Han Jin, Kang, Hee Chul, Lee, Sang Yeoup
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Language:English
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Summary:Hypertension is highly prevalent among patients who visit primary care clinics. Various factors and lifestyle behaviors are associated with effective blood pressure control. We aimed to identify factors and lifestyle modifications associated with blood pressure control among patients prescribed antihypertensive agents. This survey was conducted at 15 hospital-based family practices in Korea from July 2008 to June 2010. We prospectively recruited and retrospectively assessed 1,453 patients prescribed candesartan. An initial evaluation of patients' lifestyles was performed using individual questions. Follow-up questionnaires were administered at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. We defined successful blood pressure control as blood pressure
ISSN:2005-6443
2092-6715
2092-6715
DOI:10.4082/kjfm.2017.38.4.173