[A cross-sectional study on knowledge and the ability of hypertension treatment among physicians in district and community hospitals].
OBJECTIVE
To estimate the knowledge level and clinical ability of hypertension treatment among physicians in district and community hospitals in big and moderate cities.


METHODS
43 district and community hospitals were selected by non-random sampling in Beijing and Baotou inner-Mongolia municipality. A total of 754 physicians in those hospitals were investigated, through an examination.


RESULTS
The correct rates on blood pressure stages, risk stratification and treatment strategy were 64%, 28% and 54%, respectively. The knowledge level on non-pharmacologic treatments was insufficient among physicians. The knowledge level of special indications on the common antihypertensive drugs (such as diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors) was even worse.


CONCLUSIONS
Physicians in district and community hospitals did not have enough knowledge and ability to fulfill the task of hypertension treatment and management.
Wang
Wen-hua
WH
Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing 100029, China.
Zhao
Dong
D
Zeng
Zhe-chun
ZC
Jia
Yan-na
YN
Liu
Ying
Y
Zhu
Xiu-ping
XP
Wang
Zhi-xiang
ZX
D000328:Adult; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006764:Hospitals, Community / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D005791:Patient Care / Q000592:standards; D010820:Physicians / Q000592:standards*
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents