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Table 3 Response to the 4-domains of non-pharmacological lifestyle recommendations

From: Treatment adherence and blood pressure outcome among hypertensive out-patients in two tertiary hospitals in Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria

Domains of non-pharmacological lifestyle recommendations

Yes, n (%)

No, n (%)

Engage in cigarette smoking

74 (12.2)

531 (87.8)

If yes, Sometimes

69 (93.2)

 

 All the times

5 (6.8)

 

Engage in alcohol intake

125 (20.7)

480 (78.3)

If yes, Sometimes

122 (97.6)

 

 All the times

3 (2.4)

 

Engage in exercise at least three times a week

144 (23.8)

461 (76.2)

If yes, brisk walking at least 30 min a day

113 (78.5)

 

 Hawking goods

13 (9.0)

 

 Jogging

11 (7.6)

 

 Skipping rope

4 (2.8)

 

 Farming

3 (2.1)

 

Engage in salt intake

444 (73.4)

161 (26.6)

If yes, Rarely

69 (15.5)

 

 Sometimes

341 (76.8)

 

 Often

22 (5.0)

 

 Always

12 (2.7)

 

Overall score distribution for lifestyle adjustments

Number (%)

 

0

36 (6.0)

 

1

170 (28.1)

 

2

294 (48.6)

 

3

74 (12.2)

 

4

31 (5.1)

 

Cut-off

Number (%)

Remark

Total score < 1

36 (6.0)

Optimal adherence

Total score ≥ 1

569 (94.0)

Non-adherence

  1. Total avoidance i.e. “No” to smoking, alcohol and dietary salt intake, as well as engaging in exercise for at least three days per week is considered optimal adherence with a score of zero. Overall adherence score to lifestyle adjustments is the sum total of scores from all the 4-domains, n = number