EC Cardiology

Research Article Volume 10 Issue 3 - 2023

Knowledge of General Practitioners on the Recommendations for the Management of Essential HTA in Adults in Antananarivo

Rado Olivier Rakoto Sedson1*, Holy Mihanta Sabrina Ranaivoson2, Rolland Rakotonoel3, Dorée Augustia Raharimaminjatovo4, Solofonirina Rakotoarimanana5 and Nirina Rabearivony3

1Department of Cardio-Respiratory Disease, CHU Morafeno Toamasina, Madagascar

2Cardiology Department, CHU Tambohobe Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

3Cardiology Department, CHU Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Madagascar

4Neurology Department, CHU Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Madagascar

5ICU Department, CHU Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Madagascar

*Corresponding Author: Rado Olivier Rakoto Sedson, Department of Cardio-Respiratory Disease, CHU Morafeno Toamasina, Madagascar.
Received: January 29, 2023; Published: February 23, 2023



Introduction and Aim: Hypertension is a major public health concern worldwide. General practitioners provide a large proportion of the primary care management of hypertension. The aim of this study was to assess physicians' knowledge of the recommendations for the management of essential hypertension.

Methods: The study was carried out in the form of a declarative cross-sectional survey of general practitioners in the urban commune of Antananarivo over a 3-month period from March 2016 to May 2016.

Results: The rate of participation of doctors in a post-graduate course or congress on hypertension was 44% in the last 3 years. The definition of hypertension was not in line with the recommendations in 58%. Initial systematic clinical and paraclinical check-ups were performed by 44.5% of the doctors. Treatment was lifelong for 67% of participants. Physicians' adherence to the recommendations depended on the year of experience, the place of practice and, above all, on attendance of continuing education courses.

Conclusion: The recommendations on essential hypertension in adults were fairly well known and poorly followed. There is a need for greater awareness among physicians of the recommendations designed to reflect clinical reality.

 

Keywords: Essential Hypertension; General Practitioner; State of Knowledge; Recommendation

 

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Rado Olivier Rakoto Sedson., et al. “Knowledge of General Practitioners on the Recommendations for the Management of Essential HTA in Adults in Antananarivo”. EC Cardiology  10.3 (2023): 28-34.