Table 3.
Demographic Characteristics of all Interviewees.
| Characteristics (Mean ± SD or %) | Individuals with Hypertension (n = 9) | FCHVs (n = 12) | Health Workers (n = 6) | Health Officials(n = 4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 64.4 ± 13.3 | 47.6 ± 8.9 | – | – |
| Female (%) | 66.7 | 100.0 | 16.7 | 0 |
| Comorbidities (%) | 66.7 | |||
| HTN duration(years) | 6.4 ± 4.4 | – | ||
| Working (years) | – | 20.3 ± 8.7 | – | – |
| Highest education level | ||||
| illiterate | 66.7 | 41.7 | – | – |
| Primary school | 22.2 | 41.7 | – | – |
| Secondary school | 0 | 16.6 | – | – |
| Higher | 11.1 | 0 | – | – |
| Occupation | 4 farmers 1 teacher 1 retired 3 None |
– – – – |
1 nursing midwife 2 doctors 3 health assistants |
1 ward executive 1 senior auxiliary health worker 1 FCHV focal person 1 public health officer |