Table 2 Regularity in treatment follow-up Appointments among patients with hypertension stratified by healthcare setting, entitlement to free medical care and blood pressure control
| Â | No. of patients n | Regular in treatment follow-up appointments n (%) | Irregular in treatment follow-up appointments n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Healthcare setting | |||
 Tertiary care hospital | 308 | 118 [38] | 190 [62] |
 Secondary care hospital | 203 | 123 [61] | 80 [39] |
 Primary healthcare centre | 151 | 33 [22] | 118 (78) |
 Overall | 662 | 274 [41] | 388 [59] |
Entitlement to free medical care | |||
 Treatment follow-up appointments regularity in entitled patients | 258 | 150 [58] | 108 [42] |
 Treatment follow-up appointments regularity in non-entitled patients | 404 | 124 [31] | 280 (69) |