Table 3.
Selected quotes expressing patients’ suggestions about items that could be added to the Blood Pressure Action Sheet
| Some common symptoms occurred are also necessarily mentioned; for example, “headache.” This will allow the patients to understand that their headache might be related to their high blood pressure and they will want to check their condition. [HCP 1] |
| The next suggestion is to add risk factors for hypertension, such as age and low physical activity level; these should be included. [HCP 7] |
| [The BP action sheet can be used] also in Posbindu; this program has just started. For now, the Posbindu program focuses on non-communicable diseases, not only hypertension. In Posbindu, we have already trained the community health workers on how to measure body mass index, body fat and other parameters. We have also trained them to measure blood pressure, blood sugar, abdominal circumference, cholesterol. So maybe in “Where should I go?”, the Posbindu can be added because hypertension is one risk factor for non-communicable diseases. [HCP 12] |
| Another one is to state the level of hypertension. This is not mentioned on the sheet. There are three levels of hypertension: levels 1, 2 and 3. We should add information about these levels to remind the HCPs and patients. [HCP 6] |
| Traditional medication, such as Achi (noni) or cucumber, must also be included. [These are] simple examples but they are easily found nearby. |
| In “Medication,” [it would be helpful to] divide [this] into chemical and traditional medicines. [HCP 7] |
| I think this part (lifestyle measures) needs a more detailed explanation […] such as dietary [changes] for [people with] hypertension […]. Mentioning examples will make this more easily understood. [HCP 5] |
| It needs to add, for example, in the TB [tuberculosis) program, each patient has a person who supervises their taking medication. Maybe if some things happen, it can be informed via that person […] especially for the ones who are illiterate. [HCP 12] |
| The table should have a place to write the name of the examiner so we know who has completed the form – either a HCP or community health worker. [This can be added as] a column. This will allow us to know who has referred the patients or who is checking blood pressure. Thus, this can help in the follow-up of patients. [HCP 8] |
Abbreviation: HCP, health care professional.