Publications by authors named "Dacia Yurima Camacho Mata"
Psychological, interpersonal, and clinical factors predicting time spent on physical activity among Mexican patients with hypertension.
José Luis Ybarra Sagarduy Dacia Yurima Camacho Mata José Moral de la Rubia Julio Alfonso Piña López José Luis Masud Yunes Zárraga
Patient Prefer Adherence
January 2018
Background: It is widely known that physical activity is the key to the optimal management and clinical control of hypertension.
Purpose: This research was conducted to identify factors that can predict the time spent on physical activity among Mexican adults with hypertension.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 182 Mexican patients with hypertension, who completed a set of self-administered questionnaires related to personality, social support, and medical adherence and health care behaviors, body mass index, and time since the disease diagnosis.
Article Synopsis
- Strict adherence to health recommendations is crucial for better control of hypertension, particularly in a sample from Tamaulipas, Mexico.
- A study involving 183 hypertensive patients identified that factors like lower frustration tolerance, greater social support, and a healthier body mass index are key predictors for avoiding restricted foods.
- Understanding these personal and social influences can enhance interventions aimed at improving self-care behaviors in patients with high blood pressure.