Browsing by Subject "hypertension"

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Assessment of Inter-Arm Blood Pressure Difference and its Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients at Jimma Medical Center, Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study Thesis

Hassen Chakisso; Tewodros G/Mariam; Diriba Dereje (2022-03)

Background: Measuring blood pressure (BP) is a simple procedure to screen individuals with elevated BP. However, the concept of measuring BP in both arms to detect an inter-arm BP difference, which prevents misdiagnosis ...
Knowledge about Stroke and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients on Follow up At Public Hospitals In Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia, 2022 Thesis

Gemechis Teshome; Admasu Belay; Girma Bacha (2023-01-07)

Introduction: Stroke related knowledge is one of the determinants of stroke prevention practices. Having knowledge on prevention methods helps to prevent the severe complication of hypertension (stroke) and the forthcoming ...
lifestyle Modification Practice And Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients In southern Ethiopia Thesis

Eyasu Siyum; Desta Hiko; Abiot Girma (2016-06)

Background: -Hypertension is one of the leading causes of disability and death in both developed and developing countries that need urgent strategies to implement interventions that control it. Appropriate lifestyle ...
Non-adherence to lifestyle modifications and associated factors among hypertensive patients attending chronic follow-up unit in arbaminch general hospital, southern Ethiopia Thesis

Firehiwot Zewudie; Meseret Tamrat; Nurezeman Gali (2019-06)

Background: Hypertension is an important public health problem in the world for both developed and developing country. The prevalence of hypertension and its complications are increasing worldwide. Non-adherence to ...
Overnutrition and associated factors among Hypertensive patients attending at jimma university Medical center Thesis

Merehatsedeke Fissha; Getu Gizaw; Yabsra Melaku (2022-09)

Background: Overnutrition is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Hypertension is the most powerful, independent, preventable risk factor for death and disability from cardiovascular diseases. ...
The prevalence and socio-demographic characteristics of khat chewing in jimma town, south western Ethiopia Article

Andualem Mossie (2002-07)

Background: Khat (Catha edulis forsk) contains a psychoactive substance, cathinone, which produces central stimulation analogous to amphetamine. It is widely abused in East Africa in general and in Ethiopia in particular ...
Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors in southwest ethiopia: a hospital-based cross-sectional survey Article

esayas Kebede; Yadani Michael; sahilu assegid (2013-07)

Background: Hypertension is a common medical condition worldwide. It is an important public health challenge because of the associated morbidity, mortality, and the cost to the society. The objective of this study was ...
Self-care behavior and associated factors among Adult hypertensive patients attending jimma University specilized hospital, southwest Ethiopia, 2016 Thesis

Nega Yimer; Tefera Belachew; Fikadu Balcha (2016-06)

Background: Hypertension remains one of the most important preventable contributors of morbidity and mortality. Self-care behavior, a key concept in health promotion, refers to decisions and actions that an individual ...

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