Table 1. Characteristics of individuals with elevated and high BPa completing the individual interviews (N=40).
| Variable | Individuals with elevated BP (n=20) | Individuals with high BP (n=20) | Overall sample (N=40) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years),b mean (range) | 53.3 (27-81) | 53.7 (33-84) | 53.5 (27-84) | .99 |
| Own smartphone,b n (%) | .50 | |||
| Yes | 13 (65) | 15 (75) | 28 (70) | |
| No | 7 (35) | 5 (25) | 12 (30) | |
| Average age (years), mean (range) | .004c | |||
| Own smartphone | 49.8 (27-68) | 49.0 (33-67) | 49.4 (27-68) | |
| Does not own smartphone | 59.8 (36-81) | 71.2 (57-84) | 64.0 (36-84) | |
| Internet skills,b n (%) | .75 | |||
| Yes | 7 (35) | 8 (40) | 15 (38) | |
| No | 13 (65) | 12 (60) | 25 (62) | |
| Average age (years), mean (range) | .008c | |||
| With internet skills | 47.2 (27-73) | 45.2 (33-60) | 46.2 (27-73) | |
| Without internet skills | 56.6 (31-81) | 59.9 (44-84) | 58.1 (31-84) | |
| Sex,d n (%) | .04c | |||
| Female | 17 (85) | 11 (55) | 28 (70) | |
| Male | 3 (15) | 9 (45) | 12 (30) | |
| Self-reported ethnicity,d n (%) | ||||
| Black African | 20 (100) | 20 (100) | 40 (100) | |
| Education (years),d n (%) | .91 | |||
| 1‐6 | 2 (10) | 2 (10) | 4 (10) | |
| 7‐12 | 15 (75) | 14 (70) | 29 (72) | |
| >12 | 3 (15) | 4 (20) | 7 (18) | |
| Anthropometry,d mean (range) | ||||
| Height (cm) | 141.8 (107-170) | 137.5 (135-180) | 139.6 (107-180) | |
| Self-reported medical history,d n (%) | ||||
| Hypertension prior to diagnosis | 10 (50) | 7 (35) | 17 (43) | .52 |
| On treatment | 10 (50) | 7 (35) | 17 (43) | .52 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 (5) | 0 (0) | 1 (3) | >.99 |
| Previous stroke | 0 (0) | 1 (5) | 1 (3) | >.99 |
| Behavioral health factorsd | ||||
| Tobacco use, n (%) | .76 | |||
| Current use | 1 (5) | 2 (10) | 3 (8) | |
| Past use | 3 (15) | 2 (10) | 5 (13) | |
| Never used | 16 (80) | 16 (80) | 32 (80) | |
| Alcohol consumption, n (%) | .60 | |||
| Daily | 12 (60) | 9 (45) | 21 (52) | |
| 1‐6 times per week | 4 (20) | 6 (30) | 10 (25) | |
| 1‐3 times per month | 2 (10) | 4 (20) | 6 (15) | |
| Never or rarely | 2 (10) | 1 (5) | 3 (8) | |
| Physical activity <150 min/week, n (%) | 13 (65) | 13 (65) | 26 (65) | >.99 |
a
BP: blood pressure.
b
Indicates that the data were collected during the individual interviews.
c
Statistically significant difference (P<.05) between participants with elevated and high BP.
d
Indicates that the data were collected during the home health screenings.