Table 3. Adherence* to follow up protocol and control/reduction of risk factors in the third follow up visit compared to the first visit among those with at least 3 follow up visits (n = 27).
| Adherence to follow-up care protocol | N | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| CVD risk assessment | 24 | (89) |
| BMI assessment | 18 | (67) |
| Referral for eye examination among patients with diabetes (n = 20) | 4 | (15) |
| Measurement of blood pressure (SBP) | 27 | (100) |
| Measurement of blood pressure (DBP) | 24 | (89) |
| Blood sugar measurement at least once | 24 | (89) |
| Blood sugar measurement in all three follow-up visits | 21 | (78) |
| Referral for foot examination among patients with diabetes (n = 20) | 18 | (65) |
| Counselling for tobacco use and cessation | 13 | (48) |
| Control/reduction of risk factors | ||
| CVD risk score | ||
| • Reduction | 7 | (26) |
| • No change | 14 | (52) |
| • Raised | 4 | (15) |
| • Could not be assessed | 2 | (07) |
| Blood sugar | ||
| • Reduction | 16 | (60) |
| • Raised | 5 | (18) |
| • Could not be assessed | 6 | (22) |
| Systolic blood pressure | ||
| • Reduction | 15 | (55) |
| • No change | 4 | (15) |
| • Raised | 8 | (30) |
| Diastolic blood pressure | ||
| • Reduction | 8 | (31) |
| • No change | 9 | (33) |
| • Raised | 7 | (26) |
| • Could not be assessed | 3 | (11) |
SBP: Systolic Blood Pressure; DBP: Diastolic Blood Pressure.
CVD: Cardiovascular Disease; BMI: Body Mass Index.
*Adherence is defined as assessment done in all three follow-up visits.