Screening and Awareness for Blood Pressure in a Non-Medical Setting: The Vienna Hairdresser Initiative
Recent Publication
An innovative study by researchers from the Division of Internal Medicine 3 at St. Pölten University Hospital shows that blood pressure measurements in an unconventional setting such as a hairdressing salon can be very effective. The ‘Vienna Hairdresser Initiative’ examined 193 people and found that over 65% had elevated values, the majority of whom were unaware of their condition. The pilot study shows that early detection in a non-medical environment can uncover a high number of unreported cases. The simple and inexpensive method could help to raise awareness of hypertension.
Aufhauser, S., Weber, M., Weiss, T. W., & Will, M. (2025). Screening and Awareness for Blood Pressure in a Non-Medical Setting: The Vienna Hairdresser Initiative. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(16), 5639. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14165639
Dr. Simone Aufhauser BSc
Division of Internal Medicine 3 (University Hospital St. Pölten)
OA Dr. Maximilian Will
Division of Internal Medicine 3 (University Hospital St. Pölten)