Hypertension is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among non-communicable diseases. The rate of blood pressure BP control among hypertensive patients is poor and the reasons for poor control of BP remain poorly understood globally.
Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude and determinants of uncontrolled blood pressure among adult hypertensive patients on follow-up at Nekemte referral hospital NRH. BP control status was determined by the average consecutive BP recordings across the 3 months. The data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version Out of study participants included, the majority were females, About half, The mean of systolic blood pressure was The proportion of participants with optimally controlled BP was BP control was relatively achieved in about two-third of pharmacologically treated patients.
We recommend better health education and care of patients to improve the rate of BP control status. Hypertension HTN , being the root cause of many of the body system and organs failure, remains an important global concern and public health problem. If left uncontrolled, HTN causes stroke, heart failure, dementia, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, renal impairment, retinal hemorrhage and blindness imposing severe financial and service burdens on health care systems.
HTN is a long-term condition posing formidable challenges to the health care system in developed and developing countries. The prevalence of HTN in Sub-Saharan Africa SSA has attained epidemic proportions likely due to the epidemiological transition and lifestyle modification with the adoption of western lifestyles.
The rate of BP control among hypertensive patients is poor and the causes for poor control of BP remain poorly understood globally. Limited information exists on BP control factors and adherence to antihypertensive drug therapy in developing countries. Improvement in the management and control of HTN will require an understanding of the factors that affect BP control.
