Table 4 Use of home monitoring tests for all respondents, and by CAM use and gender
From: Self-care and adherence to medication: a survey in the hypertension outpatient clinic
| Â | Total (%) n = 153 | CAM users (%) n = 67 | No CAM (%) n = 86 |
|---|---|---|---|
BP home monitor | 66 (43.8) | 33 (50.7) | 33 (38.4) |
Reason for home BP monitor | Â | Â | Â |
   hypertension diagnosis | 8 (14.3) | 5 (15.2) | 3 (9.1) |
   advised by doctor | 7 (12.5) | 3 (9.1) | 4 (12.1) |
   to aid diagnosis | 4 (7.1) | 3 (9.1) | 1 (3.0) |
   felt unwell/concerned | 4 (7.1) | 1 (3.0) | 3 (9.1) |
   for monitoring | 27 (48.2) | 15 (45.5) | 12 (36.4) |
   already had access | 2 (3.6) | 1 (3.0) | 1 (3.0) |
   curiosity | 1 (1.8) | 0 | 1 (3.0) |
   can't remember | 1 (1.8) | 0 | 1(3.0) |
Source of monitor | Â | Â | Â |
   Pharmacy/chemist | 30 (45.5) | 16 (48.5) | 14 (42.4) |
   Postal ordered | 6 (9.1) | 3 (9.1) | 3 (9.1) |
   Internet | 1 (1.5) | 0 | 1 (3.0) |
   Family/friend | 15 (22.7) | 8 (24.2) | 7 (21.2) |
   Doctor | 5 (7.6) | 3 (9.1) | 2 (6.1) |
   Other | 9 (13.6) | 3 (9.1) | 6 (18.2) |