Table 1
Study participants.
| Item | M (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Participants age | 51.78 (17.84) | |
| Monthly income (USD) | 56.51 (63.45) | |
| Time to travel to the clinic (hours) | 1.32 (1.14) | |
| Cost to travel to the clinic (USD) | 2.03 (1.77) | |
| Time of hypertension diagnosis (years) | 6.00 (9.63) | |
| Number of household members | 3.69 (2.36) | |
| n (%) | ||
| Level of Education | No formal education | 5 (31.25%) |
| Completed Primary education | 3(18.75%) | |
| Not completed primary | 5 (31.25%) | |
| Completed Ordinary level | 2 (12.5%) | |
| Completed University | 1 (6.25%) | |
| Mode of Accessing the clinic | Walking | 1 (6.25%) |
| Motorcycle for hire (Bodaboda) | 7 (43.75%) | |
| Public vehicle | 6 (37.5%) | |
| Public vehicle + Bodaboda | 2 (12.5) | |
| Occupation | Subsistence farmers | 12 (75%) |
| Small Scale Business | 2 (12.5%) | |
| Formal Employment | 2 (12.5%) | |
[i] Exchange rate 1USD = UGX 3600.
Figure 1
Sample review and medication page from the patient with hypertension notebook.
Figure 2
Sample pharmacy label of Atenolol for a patient with hypertension from public/government pharmacy.
Figure 3
Sample label of Aprinox given to a patient with hypertension.
Figure 4
Sample label of Telvas H given to a patient with hypertension from a private pharmacy.
Figure 5
Sample label of Atenolol with recommended components (The dose of atenolol is intentionally higher than normal).