International Journal of Endocrinology Research and Reviews(IJERR)
ISSN: 2993-656X | DOI: 10.33140/IJERR
Remedan Jemal Dekema
MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Jimma University, Ethiopia
Publications
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Research Article
Adherence to Lifestyle Modifications and Correlates Among Hypertensive Patients Attending Chronic Follow-Up at Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital, Southeast Ethiopia
Author(s): Remedan Jemal Dekema and Kedir Negesso Tukeni*
Background Around the world, hypertension is a serious health issue. Hypertension left unchecked might cause difficulties. In addi- tion to pharmacological therapy, lifestyle changes must still be adhered to as an essential aspect of care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors that influence how well hypertension patients at Asella Referral Hospital in South East Ethiopia adhere to lifestyle changes. Methodology Between September 1 and January 30 of 2021, the Asella Referral Hospital hosted this hospital-based cross-sectional study. All individuals with a diagnosis of hypertension who were being followed up on during the trial period were included. Data were gathered through the use of structured questionnaires and entered into Epi-data for analysis. The associations between the variables were investigated using chi-square tests .. Read More»