Factors Affecting Blood Pressure Control in Hypertension Patients and Their Social Adaptation

Abstract

Aim: In this research, we aimed to analyze the factors affecting the control of blood pressure and social adaptation in hypertensive patients. Material and Method: Our study was conducted with 100 hypertensive patients in Ankara Training and Research Hospital Family Medicine Polyclinics between December 2015 and March 2016. Five-day blood pressure follow-up, socio-demographic characteristics and "Fatih Social Tendencies Scale" questionnaire data of the patients were recorded. 5-day blood pressure follow-up of the patients was performed. Results: In our research, physical activity, regular exercise, being on diet, smoking, regular doctor check, medication compliance, marital status, years of education, regular book reading, working status and monthly income were found to be effective in blood pressure control. “Social Adaptation”, “Avoidance of Substance”, “Avoidance of Violence”, “Family Status” and “Economic Status” among social tendency factors were found to be better in patients with blood pressure under control. Conclusion: In blood pressure follow-up, the lifestyle characteristics of the patient should be questioned and taken into consideration. Questioning psychological factors such as social adaptation and providing support through the provision of necessary information and education to the patient will make a great contribution to the patients in terms of blood pressure control.

Keywords

• fatih social tendencies scale
• hypertension
• social adaptation
• fatih sosyal eğilimler ölçeği
• hipertansiyon
• sosyal uyum