Characteristic | Overall%(n) | Controlled Hypertension%(n) | Uncontrolled Hypertension%(n) | P value** |
---|---|---|---|---|
 | N=447 | 72.3(323) | 27.7(124) |  |
Hypertension means | ||||
High blood pressure | 46.1(206) | 38.7 (171) | 7.9 (35) | <0.001 |
Hypertension is dangerous | ||||
Agree* | 62.6 (280) | 49 (214) | 15.1 (66) | Â |
Strongly agree* | 28.6 (128) | 20.6 (90) | 8.7 (38) | - |
Systolic BP should be | ||||
<140 mm hg* | 69.8 (312) | 54.3 (242) | 15.7 (70) | 0.001 |
Diastolic BP should be | ||||
<90* | 68.5 (306) | 53.2 (238) | 15.2 (68) | 0.001 |
Which BP is more important | ||||
both* | 18.8 (84) | 16 (70) | 3.2 (14) | 0.003 |
Lowering BP improves health | ||||
agree* | 67.8 (303) | 53.2 (230) | 16.9 (73) | Â |
strongly agree* | 19.4 (87) | 13.4 (58) | 6.5 (28) | 0.02 |
High BP is asymptomatic | ||||
agree* | 31.3 (140) | 27.6 (119) | 4.9 (21) | Â |
strongly agree* | 6.7 (30) | 4.4 (19) | 2.6 (11) | <0.001 |
Changing lifestyle improves BP | ||||
agree* | 66.0 (295) | 50.5 (223) | 16.3 (72) | Â |
strongly agree* | 16.8 (75) | 12.9 (57) | 4.1 (18) | 0.003 |
HTN is a lifelong disease | ||||
agree* | 51.9 (232) | 43.1 (189) | 9.8 (43) | Â |
strongly agree* | 21.5 (96) | 16.4 (72) | 5.5 (24) | <0.001 |
Antihypertensives for life | ||||
agree* | 51.9 (232) | 42.7 (190) | 9.4 (42) | Â |
strongly agree* | 23.0 (103) | 17.1 (76) | 6.1 (27) | <0.001 |
High BP part of aging | ||||
agree* | 44.3 (198) | 38.7 (171) | 6.1 (27) | Â |
strongly agree* | 8.9 (40) | 6.1 (27) | 2.9 (13) | <0.001 |
Symptoms of hypertension | ||||
headache* | 25.5 (371) | 61.9 (273) | 22.2 (98) | Â |
SOB* | 9.6 (140) | 24.5 (108) | 7.3 (32) | Â |
Dizziness* | 11.3 (164) | 27.2 (120) | 10 (44) | Â |
Ghabrahat*€ | 18.4 (268) | 46.3 (204) | 14.5 (64) |  |
Sweating* | 7.6 (111) | 18.6 (82) | 6.6 (29) | Â |
Irritability* | 9.7 (141) | 26.3 (116) | 5.7 (25) | Â |
Chest pain* | 7.1 (104) | 15.9 (70) | 7.7 (34) | Â |
Blurred vision* | 4.2 (61) | 9.8 (43) | 4.1 (18) | Â |
Lifestyle factors | ||||
Meds* | 20.5 (367) | 59.4 (265) | 22.9 (102) | Â |
Exercise* | 14.9 (267) | 44.4 (198) | 15.5 (69) | Â |
less stress* | 11.3 (202) | 32.1 (143) | 13.2 (59) | Â |
quit smoking* | 5.9 (106) | 17 (76) | 6.7 (30) | Â |
less salt intake* | 20.4 (364) | 59.6 (266) | 22 (98) | Â |
loose weight* | 10.6 (190) | 30.7 (137) | 11.9 (53) | Â |
change diet* | 14.9 (266) | 43.9 (196) | 15.7 (70) | Â |
reduce alcohol* | 1.0 (18) | 2.9 (13) | 1.1 (5) | Â |
Organs effected by HTN | ||||
heart* | 30.6 (280) | 44.7 (200) | 17.9 (80) | Â |
eyes* | 13.6 (124) | 19.5 (87) | 8.3 (37) | Â |
brain* | 27.5 (251) | 40.5 (181) | 15.7 (70) | Â |
kidneys* | 15.1 (138) | 21 (94) | 9.8 (44) | Â |
Food that increases BP | ||||
egg* | 17.0 (245) | 42.5 (177) | 16.3 (68) | Â |
mutton* | 11.9 (171) | 31 (129) | 10.1 (42) | Â |
fried food* | 20.2 (291) | 52.4 (218) | 17.5 (73) | Â |
beef* | 16.4 (236) | 42.1 (175) | 14.7 (61) | Â |
ghee* | 23.0 (331) | 58.7 (244) | 20.9 (87) | Â |
nuts* | 11.4 (164) | 30.3 (126) | 9.1 (38) | Â |