Fig. 1

Educational topics discussed with hypertension patients at a initial diagnosis and b follow-up by specialist/nonspecialist subgroup. a Based on Physician Question Q3 (How thoroughly do you [the doctor] explain each of the following education and guidance factors to your patients?). b Based on Physician Question Q5 (How thoroughly do you confirm [or provide feedback to the patient for] each of the following symptom and lifestyle modification factors with your patients?). Respondents rated each statement from (1) very thoroughly to (5) none. Gray lines and filled circles represent the mean values of responses from all physicians (i.e., overall) for each reason. BMI body mass index, BP blood pressure. *P < 0.05; **P < 0.01. 1Percentage of physicians who responded ‘fully’ or ‘sufficiently’. 2Stroke, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, etc