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Community and Public Health Nursing

Volume  8, Issue 3, September - December 2023, Pages 89-93
 

Original Article

Descriptive Study to assess the Knowledge Regarding Control of Hypertension among the Patient of Selected Hospital

Shikha Malik1 , Shivani Chauhan2 , Smita Prajapati3 , Shalu Kashyap4 , Surabhi Verma5 , Sunita Kumari6

1 Nursing Tutor, 4 Nursing Officer, Department of General Surgery, 3 Nursing Officer, Department of Pediatrics, KGMU College of Nursing, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2 Community Health Officer, CHC Government Hospital, Lucknow 226016, Uttar Pradesh, India, 5 Nursing Officer, Department of General Surgery, Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, India,6 Nursing Officer, Department of Pediatric Gastro Medicine, Sanjay Gan

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DOI: dx.doi.org/10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.8323.2

Abstract

Hypertension a silent killer as it is symptomless and remains undiagnosed, and not controlled if diagnosed. Hypertension is a major non-communicable disease. Lack of knowledge about hypertension and its control are barriers for effective hypertensive care.

Aims: The study aims to assess the knowledge regarding control of hypertension among the adult hypertensive patient.

Settings and Design: Descriptive study carried out among the patients in CTVS ward, selected hospital.

Methods and Material: Non-probability purposive sampling technique, Participant’s selected by inclusion and exclusion criteria, informed consent was taken before administering knowledge questionnaires, data was collected after ethical clearance from the institution.

Statistical Analysis used: Data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics.

Result: Knowledge score of participants: Out of 73 participants, (4.1%) had good knowledge regarding hypertension. Majority of participants (38.36%) know about hypertension and its meaning, (69.86%) normal value of hypertension, (31.51%) frequency of BP measurement in hypertensive patients, (39.73%) position of BP cuff to get most accurate reading. (56.16%) know the correct way of taking drugs, DASH diet (27.4%), (72.6%) have knowledge about sodium restriction. (41.1%) of the participants know about physical activities help to control BP.


Keywords : Knowledge; Hypertension; Control; Non-communicable disease.
Corresponding Author : Shikha Malik, Nursing Tutor, KGMU College of Nursing, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India.