Articles Vol. 67 No. CĐ4-HN Ký sinh trùng-HN Hóa sinh 2026 21/04/2026

HERBAL MEDICINE USE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HYPERTENSIVE OUTPATIENTS AT NGUYEN TRI PHUONG HOSPITAL IN 2025

Nguyen Vu Hao1,2, Vu Cao Hoang Yen1,2, Phan Dang Thuc Anh3,4, Tran Thi Mai Ha5,6, Vo Thi Ha2,7,8,9
1 Faculty of Pharmacy, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
2 Khoa Dược, Trường Đại học Y khoa Phạm Ngọc Thạch
3 Faculty of Pharmacy, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
4 Khoa Dược, Trường Đại học Y Dược, Đại học Huế
5 Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city
6 Khoa Dược, Đại học Y Dược thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
7 aculty of Pharmacy, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
8 Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital
9 Bệnh viện Nguyễn Tri Phương
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67iCD4.4867
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Keywords
Herbal medicine, hypertension, outpatients.
Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with herbal medicine use among hypertensive outpatients at Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital.

Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 590 hypertensive outpatients from March to May 2025. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire.

Results: Among the 590 participants, 38.1% reported using herbal medicine within the past 12 months; however, only 8.9% used it for the treatment or prevention of hypertension. Most participants did not disclose their herbal use to healthcare professionals. Multivariable analysis showed that females (AOR: 2.14; 95% CI: 1.559-4.053) and smokers (AOR: 3.222; 95% CI: 1.564-6.638) were more likely to use herbal medicine. Compared with the retired group, homemakers (AOR: 0.305; 95% CI: 0.178-0.523) and other occupations (AOR: 0.338; 95% CI: 0.193-0.591) were less likely to use herbal medicine.

Conclusion: The study has shown that the use of herbal medicines is quite prevalent among patients with hypertension. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen management efforts and integrate routine screening into clinical practice.

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