Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' knowledge on hypertension and associated factors through a cross-sectional study of adults using antihypertensive medication dispensed by the São Francisco de Paula Public Pharmacy in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. The study evaluated knowledge on the normal limits for systolic and diastolic blood pressure and chronicity of hypertension. Multinomial regression was used to measure knowledge (satisfactory/moderate/unsatisfactory); satisfactory was defined as correct knowledge on two or more items. Of the 635 users with hypertension, 27.7% showed satisfactory knowledge, while 47.2% were only aware of the chronic nature of hypertension. After adjustment, female gender, more education, not living alone, healthy lifestyle, and greater time since diagnosis were associated with satisfactory knowledge on hypertension. Considering the importance of patient autonomy in monitoring blood pressure and continuous treatment to control hypertension, the study showed a low prevalence of satisfactory knowledge.
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