Parameter

Frequency

Percentage

Total

294

100.0

Known hypertensive

No

239

81.3

Yes

55

18.7

When diagnosed

More than a month

6

10.9

Less than a year

8

14.5

More than a year

41

74.5

On medication

No

10

18.2

Yes

45

81.8

Taking medication

No

16

35.6

Yes

29

64.4

Not taking medication

I cannot afford

6

37.5

They are bitter

3

18.8

I am tired of taking them

7

43.7

Last time of checking blood pressure

Less than a month

17

30.9

Less than a year

15

27.3

I don't remember

23

41.8