Introduction: Results of monitoring of awareness level in dispensary patients with arterial hypertension (AH) are given in the article. The objective of the study was to investigate awareness level of dispensary patients with hypertension in Sumy as for the course of their disease, implementation of preventive measures, diagnosis and treatment, and to use the obtained information in the process of management of healthcare quality.
Materials and methods: The results of close-ended questionnaires were used in the capacity of materials. A total of 2019 patients were surveyed.
Results: Despite the high level of patients' awareness of AH course and possible complications, the survey showed insufficient level of their own responsibility for their health.
Conclusions: The main reasons for poor adherence to doctor's recommendations are forgetfulness, lack of time, reluctance. Measures were developed to increase awareness level in patients with AH by means of strengthening awareness-raising activities and communications, as well as creation and implementation of effective targeted health-and-social programs.
Keywords: Monitoring; arterial hypertension; awareness-raising activities; effective targeted health-and-social programs.