Table 4 Regular HBPM behaviour among participants who had a home BP monitor, n (%)
Behaviour of HBPM | Controlled office BP (n = 483) | Uncontrolled office BP (n = 547) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Days of HBPM per week | 0.302 | ||
Less than one day | 198 (41.0) | 207 (37.8) | |
One or more days | 285 (59.0) | 340 (62.2) | |
Time of HBPM | 0.042 | ||
Irregular | 376 (77.8) | 390 (71.3) | |
Regular in morning or evening | 79 (16.4) | 109 (19.9) | |
Regular in morning and evening | 28 (5.8) | 48 (8.8) | |
Readings at each measurement session | 0.002 | ||
Only one reading | 444 (91.9) | 469 (85.7) | |
Two or three readings | 39 (8.1) | 78 (14.3) | |
Consecutive seven days of HBPM | 0.005 | ||
Never | 423 (87.6) | 438 (80.1) | |
Ever | 60 (12.4) | 109 (19.9) | |
Optimal HBPM schedule | 10 (2.1) | 35 (6.4) | 0.001 |