A qualitative study on the awareness and management strategy improvement of childhood hypertension
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2025120
- VernacularTitle:儿童高血压认知现状及管理策略提升的质性研究
- Author:
ZHOU Jiali, ZHANG Chenhao, SUN Weidi, HOU Leying, LUO Zeyu, ZHU Bing, ZHANG Ronghua, SONG Peige
1
Author Information
1. School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou (310058) , Zhejiang Province, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypertension;
Cognition;
Delivery of health care;
Child
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2025;46(4):524-527
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To summarize strategies for improving childhood hypertension, so as to provide evidencebased recommendations for poliymaking and practice childhood hypertension management in China.
Methods:From March to April 2024, child health stakeholders from five districts in Hangzhou were selected using a combination of stratified and convenience sampling methods. Data were analyzed using a groundedtheory approach. During the indepth interview phase, six policymakers were interviewed. Focus group discussions were conducted with school administrators, healthcare providers, and parents, comprising a total of 62 participants.
Results:Through threelevel coding, 116 initial categories were identified(e.g., "trend of younger age" "difficulty in behavior change"), 35 main categories (e.g., "higher incidence compared to the past" "caused by comprehensive influencing factors"), and 12 core categories (e.g., "epidemic status" "influencing factors"). Finally, the cognitive status, problem analysis, and management strategies of children hypertension were constructed.
Conclusion:Effective prevention and control of childhood hypertension requires coordinated efforts among governments, schools, families, and society to establish a comprehensive management system, with dynamic monitoring and evaluation to optimize policy implementation.
