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Knowledge and Practice of PHC Physicians toward the Detection and Management of Hypertension and Other CVD Risk Factors in Egypt
Joint Authors
Soliman, Laila A.
Raafat, Mohamed
Abolfotouh, Mostafa A.
Abolfotouh, Sameh M.
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-08-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
To assess the knowledge and practice of PHC physicians toward the detection and management of hypertension (HTN) and other CVD risk factors.
Methods.
A cross-sectional study of all primary health care physicians of the FHU of three rural districts of Egypt was conducted.
Each physician was subjected to a prevalidated interview questionnaire on the WHO-CVD risk management package for low and medium resources, and a checklist of observation of daily practices.
Results.
Hypertension was a priority problem in about two-thirds (62.9%) of physicians, yet only 19% have guidelines for HTN patients.
Clinical history recording system for HNT was available for 50% of physicians.
Levels of knowledge varied with regard to definition of HTN (61.3%, fair), procedures for BP measurement (43.5%, poor), indications for referral (43.5%, poor), patient counseling (61.3%, fair), patient treatment (59.8%, fair).
Availability of clinical history recording system for HNT was a significant predictor for physician's level of knowledge (P=0.001).
Overall level of practice was fair (68.5%).
Conclusion.
PHC physicians have unsatisfactory knowledge and practice on hypertension.
There is a need of more continuing medical education.
Local and international manuals, workshops, and seminars on how to make use of these guidelines would improve doctors' performance.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abolfotouh, Mostafa A.& Soliman, Laila A.& Abolfotouh, Sameh M.& Raafat, Mohamed. 2011. Knowledge and Practice of PHC Physicians toward the Detection and Management of Hypertension and Other CVD Risk Factors in Egypt. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abolfotouh, Mostafa A.…[et al.]. Knowledge and Practice of PHC Physicians toward the Detection and Management of Hypertension and Other CVD Risk Factors in Egypt. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abolfotouh, Mostafa A.& Soliman, Laila A.& Abolfotouh, Sameh M.& Raafat, Mohamed. Knowledge and Practice of PHC Physicians toward the Detection and Management of Hypertension and Other CVD Risk Factors in Egypt. International Journal of Hypertension. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513531
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513531