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Sources of Hypertension Information Deemed “Very/Extremely Useful” to Patients
| Provider Perception to Patient of“Very/Extremely Useful” Information Sources (N=145) | Patient Opinion of “Very/Extremely Useful” Information Sources (N=189) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician, % | 77.9 | 79.6 | .66 |
| Pharmacist, % | 68.7 | 56.7 | .02 |
| Educational material from Veterans Administration, % | 27.8 | 40.7 | .01 |
| Advertising (eg, television or magazines), % | 10.5 | 3.8 | .01 |
| Internet, % | 16.7 | 6.3 | <.01 |
