Publications by authors named "Ana Isabel Jordan"
Introduction And Objectives: Hypertension is one of the main cardiovascular risk factors. An educational intervention, aimed at increasing or reinforcing the patient's knowledge, can contribute to better control of their blood pressure. Our goal was to evaluate the efficacy of a continuing therapeutic education versus an initial intervention in hypertensive patients.
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- The study assessed the knowledge of hypertension among 980 hypertensive patients receiving treatment in Spain, revealing that many lacked basic understanding about their condition and its implications.
- Findings showed a high rate of non-adherence to medication (56.6%), primarily due to forgetfulness, and significant gaps in knowledge about hypertension's risks, particularly regarding kidney health.
- The research highlights the need for targeted educational interventions to improve patients' understanding and management of hypertension, as knowledge levels were statistically linked to education levels.