Table 3.
responses to questions regarding hypertension knowledge among patients attending an HIV treatment centre, northern Tanzania, 2018 (n = 91)
| Questions regarding hypertension knowledge | Yes, a n (%) |
|---|---|
| Can the following things cause high blood pressure? | |
| Stress | 90 (98.9%) |
| Weight | 82 (90.1%) |
| Salt | 79 (86.8%) |
| Family history | 72 (79.1%) |
| Aging | 64 (70.3%) |
| Alcohol | 52 (57.1%) |
| Smoking | 49 (53.9%) |
| Does high blood pressure cause problems to the following body parts? | |
| Eyes | 81 (89.0%) |
| Ears | 64 (70.3%) |
| Brain | 53 (58.2%) |
| Heart | 52 (57.1%) |
| Kidney | 29 (31.9%) |
| Stomach | 23 (25.3%) |
| Are the following treatments or activities effective ways to reduce blood pressure? | |
| Decreasing worries | 87 (95.6%) |
| Dietary changes | 84 (92.4%) |
| Exercising | 83 (91.3%) |
| Weight loss | 81 (89.0%) |
| Medications | 76 (83.5%) |
| Using condoms | 53 (58.3%) |
| Antibiotics | 49 (53.9%) |
| Drinking tea | 40 (44.0%) |
a
Other responses included “No” and “I don´t know”