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. 2019 Jan 8;97(2):142–153. doi: 10.2471/BLT.18.221424

Table 2. Observed quality of follow up care for hypertensive patients, Botswana, 2015.

Service component No. of patients (%) n = 82
Patient characteristic
With comorbid diabetes 16 (20)
With other noncommunicable disease comorbidities 9 (11)
Assessment
Asked about symptoms 78 (95)
Asked about hospitalization interval 1 (1)
Measured blood pressure 82 (100)
Used correct blood pressure measurement technique 66 (80)
Measured weight 24 (29)
Measured height 0 (0)
Measured waist circumference 0 (0)
Performed foot exam 11 (13)
Treatment and monitoring
Asked about medication adherence 47 (57)
Appropriately increased antihypertensive medication 59 (72)
Ordered appropriate laboratory tests 22 (27)
Scheduled appropriate follow-up 65 (79)
Education and advise
Provided education on disease danger signs 4 (5)
Advised about physical activity 14 (17)
Advised about healthy diet 36 (44)
Advised about alcohol consumption 4 (5)
Advised about tobacco use 2 (2)
Provided any advice on lifestyle modification 27 (33)