Knowledge of Hypertension and Self-Blood Pressure Measurement Skills in Spain

Miquel Sitjar Suñer, Xavier Pericot Mozo, Rosa Noell Boix, Neus Aguilar Mas, Afra Masià Plana, Rosa Suñer Soler, Health and Health Care Research Group, Department of Nursing, University of Girona, Primary Health Centre, Institut Català de La Salut

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

Published online on June 25, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
BackgroundHypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor that is insufficiently controlled. Management, which is challenging due to the asymptomatic nature of the disease and limited patient awareness, depends on lifestyle factors, comorbidities, and ...