Journal article
Blood Pressure Awareness and Self-Monitoring Practices among Primary Care Elderly Patients
Abstract
Background: Seniors are perceived as relatively passive recipients of health care, and levels and predictors of blood pressure awareness and self-monitoring in these patients are poorly understood. Objectives: To determine the extent to which seniors are aware of their blood pressure status and targets and to examine correlates of blood pressure awareness and self-monitoring. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of a 32-item …
Authors
Lau E; Kaczorowski J; Karwalajtys T; Dolovich L; Levine M; Chambers L
Journal
Canadian Pharmacists Journal / Revue des Pharmaciens du Canada, Vol. 139, No. 6, pp. 34–41
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
11 2006
DOI
10.1177/171516350613900607
ISSN
1715-1635