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Factors associated with physical activity amongst patients with hypertension in two community health centres in uMgungundlovu health district, KwaZulu-Natal, 2018

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 61 , issue 6 , 2019 , pages: 234–238

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2019.1664085

Author(s): SW Mbambo School of Nursing and Public Health, South Africa , B Tlou School of Nursing and Public Health, Discipline of Public Health Medicine, South Africa , TP Dlungwane School of Nursing and Public Health, Discipline of Public Health Medicine, South Africa

Keywords: physical activity level , hypertension , exercise , non-communicable diseases

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Abstract

Background: Hypertension (HPT) is a global public health challenge. It predisposes to cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases and disability as well as contributing to high death rates. HPT is increasing tremendously in sub-Saharan Africa with HPT-related mortality risk having increased by 25% in less than 10 years in South Africa. Physical activity is a cost-effective way of reducing, controlling and preventing hypertension. The aim of the study was to establish the level of physical activity, and factors associated with physical activity, amongst patients with hypertension, in two community health centres in uMgungundlovu Health District, KwaZulu-Natal, 2018.

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