Table 2

Patient activation, adherence to hypertension treatment plans and blood pressure control (n=114)

VariablesTotal scoreN%
Adherence to hypertension treatment plans<70Poor adherence97.9
70–80Moderate adherence1714.9
>80Perfect adherence8877.2
Patient activation level0.0–47.0Level 1 (disengaged and unprepared)3430
47.1–55.1Level 2 (being aware, but struggling)4338
55.2–72.4Level 3 (taking necessary actions)2219
72.5–100Level 4 (maintaining a behaviour)1513
Blood pressure control≥140Systolic blood pressure6355.3
<140Systolic blood pressure5043.9
≥90Diastolic blood pressure4035.1
<90Diastolic blood pressure7264.9
<140/90Achieved ideal blood pressure target4842.1