Health-Seeking Behavior and Associated Factors among First Diagnosed Patients for Hypertension Attending at Outpatient Department of Selected Government Hospitals, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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2024-05-15
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Addis Ababa University
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In Ethiopia, hypertension is a major public health concern, with a growing number of patients first diagnosed with hypertension. Many individuals first diagnosed with hypertension may not engage in appropriate health-seeking behaviors. Health-seeking behavior (HSB) is any action or inaction undertaken by individuals who perceive themselves to have a health problem or illness to find an appropriate remedy.. Understanding the underlying reasons for and barriers to seeking healthcare is essential for developing effective interventions and improving the overall management of hypertension
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Health-seeking behavior, hypertension, public hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia