Table 1: Hypertension status of the respondents.
Parameter |
Frequency |
Percentage |
Total |
294 |
100.0 |
Known hypertensive |
||
No |
239 |
81.3 |
Yes |
55 |
18.7 |
When diagnosed |
||
More than a month |
6 |
10.9 |
Less than a year |
8 |
14.5 |
More than a year |
41 |
74.5 |
On medication |
||
No |
10 |
18.2 |
Yes |
45 |
81.8 |
Taking medication |
||
No |
16 |
35.6 |
Yes |
29 |
64.4 |
Not taking medication |
||
I cannot afford |
6 |
37.5 |
They are bitter |
3 |
18.8 |
I am tired of taking them |
7 |
43.7 |
Last time of checking blood pressure |
||
Less than a month |
17 |
30.9 |
Less than a year |
15 |
27.3 |
I don't remember |
23 |
41.8 |