title: [Some aspects of non-pharmacologic treatment of hypertension].
abstract: Non-pharmacological methods of intervention are often used as individual or complementary forms of antihypertensive therapy. The aim of the study was to assess the level of compliance and acceptance of some life-style modifications in patients with hypertension. 432 hypertensive patients participated in the study. The study consisted of filling in anonymous questionnaires, taking blood pressure, height and weight measurements. Different approaches of nonpharmacological treatment of hypertension are accepted in differing degree. Life-style modifications and blood pressure self-monitoring should be an integral part of antihypertensive-treatment-programme.
authors.affiliation: Katedry i Kliniki Chorób Wewnetrznych i Diabetologii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Katowicach.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tomaszewski
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lacka
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Zukowska-Szczechowska
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Grzeszczak
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Walaszczyk
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018660:Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory; D015992:Body Mass Index; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents