title: Users of coin-operated computerized sphygmomanometry and reasons for utilization: a descriptive study.
abstract: A sample of 209 users of coin-operated computerized sphygmomanometers were interviewed during randomly selected hours. Follow-up phone contact was made to determine if any health care action was taken as a result of the blood pressure reading. Results suggest that when used in conjunction with the guidance of a physician or nurse, coin-operated computerized blood pressure machines may help individuals be active participants in the control of high blood pressures.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003201:Computers; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D005845:Georgia; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors