PATTERN AND PREDICTORS OF ADHERENCE TO SELF-CARE PRACTICES AMONG ADULTS WITH HYPERTENSION IN A PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IN NIGERIA.

Background: Hypertension self-care practices are vital for effective blood pressure control and reducing the risk of morbidity and mortality associated with this major non-communicable disease. Understanding the factors influencing adherence to these practices is therefore crucial for designing interventions that enhance adherence and improve blood pressure management.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the pattern and predictors of adherence to various components of hypertension self-care.

IMPERATIVE OF SPIRITUALITY HISTORY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, A PRIMARY CARE PERSPECTIVE; IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE, RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT.

Cultural practices and spirituality militate against effective utilization of healthcare facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in primary care settings. Spirituality history in clinical practice will help the health professional understand patients' values, religious beliefs, cultural practices, and preferences. It gives insight into proper counseling, and appropriate treatment and serves as an adjuvant to necessary therapeutic approaches.

Assessment of Perceived and Objective Quality of Care Received by Insured versus Uninsured Adult Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria.

Background And Objectives: Health insurance relieves problems with out-of-pocket payments. It is uncertain whether equal care is received by insured and uninsured patients. We compared objective and perceived healthcare quality between insured and uninsured adults at the study site to make appropriate recommendations that would improve healthcare quality.

Quality of life of hypertensive men with erectile dysfunction in a tertiary health centre in southern Nigeria.

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common disorder of sexual health seen in men in community studies. A man's sexual health has been found to be a key factor in determining the capacity for maintaining a healthy relationship.

Aim: This study sought to determine the quality of life of hypertensive men with ED attending the out-patient clinics of Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, South-South, Nigeria.

Erectile dysfunction predictors in hypertensives at a primary care clinic in Southern Nigeria.

Background:  Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been described as an important public health problem by the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Panel. It causes significant distress in men and dysfunctional family dynamics.

Aim:  This study sought to identify the relationship between level of education and ED amongst hypertensive men (aged 30-89 years) attending outpatient clinics (OPCs) at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba.