Table 2.
Evaluation of the QOL and each domains using the WHOQOL-BREF as well as evaluation of treatment adherence and each subscale using the HBQ (n=186)
| WHOQOL-BREF | Mean | SD | Median | Q1 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perception of QOL | 3.36 | 0.84 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Perception of health | 3.04 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Physical domain | 13.01 | 2.68 | 13 | 11 | 14.75 |
| Psychological domain | 14.6 | 2.58 | 15 | 13 | 16 |
| Social domain | 14.38 | 2.82 | 15 | 12.25 | 16 |
| Environmental domain | 14.46 | 2.41 | 14 | 12.25 | 16 |
| HBQ | Mean | SD | Median | Q1 | Q3 |
| Total score | 20.39 | 4.31 | 19.5 | 17 | 22 |
| Reduced sodium intake | 4.75 | 1.33 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Appointment keeping | 3.45 | 1.07 | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Medication taking | 12.19 | 3.46 | 11 | 10 | 14 |
Abbreviations: HBQ, the Hill-Bone Compliance to High Blood Pressure Therapy Scale questionnaire; n, number of patients; Q1, first quartile; Q3, third quartile; QOL, quality of life; WHOQOL-BREF, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Brief version.