Table 5 Clinical characteristics of hypertensive patients using or not using CAM
Overall n = 280 (% or SD) | CAM users n = 73 (% or SD) | CAM non-users n = 207 (% or SD) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Duration of HTN | ||||
≥ 5 years | 89 (31.8) | 23 (31.5) | 66 (31.9) | 0,953 |
< 5 years | 191(68.2) | 50 (68.5) | 141(68.1) | |
Co morbidity | ||||
Yes | 158 (56.4) | 37 (50.7) | 121(58.5) | 0,249 |
No | 122 (43.6) | 36 (49.3) | 86 (41.5) | |
Experiencing side effects | ||||
Yes | 110 (39.3) | 44 (60.3) | 66 (31.9) | 0,000a |
No | 170 (60.7) | 29 (39.7) | 141(68.1) | |
Treatment adherent (n = 265) | ||||
No | 198 (74.7) | 76 (71.7) | 122 (76.7) | 0.356 |