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Research Article
Knowledge on Hypertension and Self-Care Practice among Adult Hypertensive Patients at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia, 2019
Table 3
Self-care practice level of hypertensive patients, 2019.
Self-care practice domains
Frequency
Percentage
Medication adherence
Adherent
261
68
Not adherent
123
32
Low-salt diet
Adherent
266
69.3
Not adherent
118
30.7
Physical activity
Adherent
81
21.1
Not adherent
303
78.9
Smoking
Nonsmoker
272
70.8
Smoker
112
29.2
Weight management
Good weight management practice
235
61.2
Poor weight management practice
149
38.8
Alcohol
Abstainers
278
72.4
Not abstainers
106
27.6
Overall self-care practice
Good
228
59.4
Poor
156
40.6