Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Alemayehu Hailu Jufar

Publications

• Research Article
  Assessment of Health Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients on Treatment at Public Hospitals in Mekelle, North Ethiopia
  Author(s): Alemayehu Hailu Jufar, Fiseha Girma Nuguse and Haftom Ghiwot MisgnaAlemayehu Hailu Jufar, Fiseha Girma Nuguse and Haftom Ghiwot Misgna
  
  Introduction: Hypertension is a prevalent and often asymptomatic chronic disease. Health related quality of life is emerging as an important outcome in hypertension. It can be adversely affected by hypertension itself and sideeffects of antihypertensive drugs. It is a multi-dimensional element of well-being affected by the physical, mental, emotional and social status of patients. The ability to identify indicators of poor health-related quality of life is crucial for both improving clinical care and determining targets of intervention for the prevention and treatment of disease. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess health related quality of life and identify associated factors. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to assess health related quality of life of hypertensive patient. A total of 243 hype.. Read More»
  

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