A cross-sectional study on knowledge and the ability of hypertension treatment among physicians in district and community hospitals / 中华流行病学杂志
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
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(12): 1086-1089, 2003.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To estimate the knowledge level and clinical ability of hypertension treatment among physicians in district and community hospitals in big and moderate cities.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>43 district and community hospitals were selected by non-random sampling in Beijing and Baotou inner-Mongolia municipality. A total of 754 physicians in those hospitals were investigated, through an examination.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The correct rates on blood pressure stages, risk stratification and treatment strategy were 64%, 28% and 54%, respectively. The knowledge level on non-pharmacologic treatments was insufficient among physicians. The knowledge level of special indications on the common antihypertensive drugs (such as diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors) was even worse.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Physicians in district and community hospitals did not have enough knowledge and ability to fulfill the task of hypertension treatment and management.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Physicians
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Reference Standards
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Therapeutics
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Classification
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Clinical Competence
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Therapeutic Uses
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Diagnosis
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Education, Medical
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Patient Care
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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