Table 2 Types of errors made by patients
From: The reliability of patient blood pressure self-assessments – a cross-sectional study
Gender | Family history of HTN | ||
Female | 61% | Positive | 63% |
Male | 39% | Negative | 37% |
Age | Chronic comorbidities | ||
Mean | 66.19 years (SD = 10.07 years) | Yes | 29% |
Minimum | 36 years | No | 71% |
Maximum | 85 years | Type of sphygmomanometer | |
Time from HTN diagnosis | Aneroid | 11% | |
Mean | 12.5 years (SD = 8.24 years) | Upper arm automatic | 64% |
Minimum | 1 year | Upper arm semiautomatic | 7% |
Maximum | 32 years | Wrist | 18% |
BMI | Number of errors made by patients | ||
Mean | 29.95 kg/m2 (SD = 4.76 kg/m2) | Median | 3 (Q1 = 2, Q3 = 4) |
Minimum | 19.37 kg/m2 | Minimum | 0 |
Maximum | 42.25 kg/m2 | Maximum | 6 |
Education level | Types of errors made by patients | ||
Less than high school (1st-3rd EQF level) | 41% | Incorrect cuff placement | 76% |
High school equivalent (4th-6th EQF level) | 34% | Lack of back support | 70% |
University (7th-8th EQF level) | 25% | Incorrect upper limb placement | 56% |
Place of residence | Incorrect cuff fastening | 27% | |
Village/town ˂50 000 inhabitants | 31% | Compression of clothing on the frame | 22% |
City ˃50 000 inhabitants | 69% | Crossed legs | 20% |
Fingers not laid loosely | 14% | ||
Conversation during measurements | 8% | ||