Reporting of blood pressure levels and self-monitoring practices: a survey among outpatients diagnosed with hypertension in Bogotá, Colombia

Abstract Background Routine blood pressure (BP) self-monitoring is recommended for patients already diagnosed with hypertension. How often these patients can report their BP levels is unknown, particularly in low-and-middle income countries. Methods We surveyed (January 2021 to May 2022) representat...

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Main Authors: Juan Carlos Villar, Skarlet Marcell Vásquez, Angela Manuela Balcázar, Luz Angela Torres López, Edgar Camilo Barrera, Angélica María Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Primary Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-023-02111-8