Table 2. Shows the frequency of practices of sphygmomanometer owners.

	Frequency
Type of sphygmomanometer
Manual	122 (48.8%)
Digital	128 (51.2%)
Do you recalibrate it?
Yes	110 (44.0%)
No	140 (56.0%)
Where do you wear it?
Arm	175 (70.0%)
Wrist	64 (25.6%)
Other	11 (4.4%)
Do you take any precautions when measuring your BP?
After having a big meal	92 (36.8%)
Within 30 minutes of caffeine intake	53 (21.2%)
In a noisy environment	117 (46.8%)
No precautions	83 (33.2%)
Does your BP reading at home match with your BP taken at a clinic?
Always	102 (40.8%)
Sometimes	123 (49.2%)
Rarely	25 (10.0%)
Is your BP higher when measured by a doctor as compared to when measured at home?
Yes	41 (16.4%)
No	209 (83.6%)
Do you ever repeat your readings and take average?
Yes	116 (46.4%)
No	134 (53.6%)
What time of the day do you measure your BP?
After waking up	18 (7.2%)
Before taking a meal	8 (3.2%)
After taking a meal	7 (2.8%)
Before going to bed	19 (7.6%)
No specific time	198 (79.2%)
How frequently do you assess your BP?
Two or more times a day	22(8.8%)
Once a day	36 (14.4 %)
Few times a week	445 (18.0%)
Once a week	8 (19.2%)
Few times a month	76 (30.4%)
Only when feeling ill	23 (9.2%)