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Self-reported Importance of Factors Influencing Choice of Antihypertensive Medication
| Factor | Importance Rating, Mean (SD)* (N = 647) |
|---|---|
| Prevention of stroke or heart attack | 4.2 (0.8) |
| Likelihood of side effects | 4.1 (0.7) |
| Number of doses per day | 4.0 (0.7) |
| Likelihood of achieving normal blood pressure as monotherapy | 4.0 (0.8) |
| Cost | 3.6 (0.8) |
| Availability of free samples | 2.5 (1.2) |
Mean importance rating on a scale from 1 for not at all important to 5 for extremely important.
