Factors Associated with Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients in Mueang District, Nonthaburi Province
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Background: Hypertension is a major public health problem in Thailand. Although most patients receive treatment, a considerable number still fail to achieve adequate blood pressure control.
Objectives: To investigate factors associated with blood pressure control among patients with hypertension.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 374 registered hypertensive patients selected by quota sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire on factors affecting blood pressure control. Descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank correlation were used for data analysis.
Results: The study found that 60.4% of hypertensive patients were able to control their blood pressure. Personal factors, such as age and body mass index (BMI), showed significant differences between individuals who could and could not control their blood pressure (p < 0.05). Factors significantly associated with blood pressure control included inappropriate dietary behaviors, medication adherence, and access to health services. Patients with healthy behaviors, regular medication use, and better access to quality healthcare were significantly more likely to achieve good blood pressure control.
Conclusion: Body mass index, dietary behavior, medication adherence, and access to health services are significantly associated with blood pressure control. Continuous behavioral modification and improvement of healthcare systems should be emphasized to enhance outcomes in hypertension management.
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บทความที่ได้รับการตีพิมพ์เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของวิทยาลัยพยาบาลบรมราชชนนี จังหวัดนนทบุรี
ข้อความที่ปรากฏในบทความแต่ละเรื่องในวารสารวิชาการเล่มนี้เป็นความคิดเห็นส่วนตัวของผู้เขียนแต่ละท่านไม่เกี่ยวข้องกับวิทยาลัยพยาบาลบรมราชชนนี จังหวัดนนทบุรี และคณาจารย์ท่านอื่น ในวิทยาลัยฯ แต่อย่างใด ความรับผิดชอบองค์ประกอบทั้งหมดของบทความแต่ละเรื่องเป็นของผู้เขียนแต่ละท่าน หากมีความผิดพลาดใด ๆ ผู้เขียนแต่ละท่านจะรับผิดชอบบทความของตนเองแต่ผู้เดียว
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