Abstract
Introduction: Hypertension is a common chronic condition. A sound understanding of people’s beliefs is required in this regard. Usually, poor compliance and decisions by patients to stop taking conventional treatment and to use complementary remedies and traditional remedies arise from poor knowledge of hypertension. The complications of hypertension in non-adherent patients are a concern at Katleho District Hospital. This study sought to explore the knowledge of and beliefs held by patients attending Katleho District Hospital in Virginia on hypertension.Method: An exploratory descriptive qualitative study was conducted on hypertensive patients attending the outpatient department of Katleho District Hospital. Ten key informants were purposively selected. The exploratory question asked of participants was: “Could you please explain to me your beliefs on, and what you understand about, high blood pressure?” Themes were identified manually and ideas grouped using the cut and paste method.Results: Five themes...
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