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Community and Public Health Nursing 8(3):p 89-93, September - December 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.8323.2
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Descriptive Study to assess the Knowledge Regarding Control of Hypertension among the Patient of Selected Hospital
Shikha Malik, Shivani Chauhan, Smita Prajapati, Shalu Kashyap, Surabhi Verma, Sunita Kumari
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Community and Public Health Nursing 8(3):p 89-93, September - December 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.8323.2
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Malik S, Chauhan S, Prajapati S, et al. Descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding control of hypertension among the patient of selected hospital. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2023;8(3):89–93.Timeline
Received : May 25, 2023
Accepted : June 30, 2023
Published : July 30, 2023
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.
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Ethics Declaration
This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.
Acknowledgements
We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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Malik S, Chauhan S, Prajapati S, et al. Descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding control of hypertension among the patient of selected hospital. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2023;8(3):89–93.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| May 25, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | July 30, 2023 |
DOI: 10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.8323.2
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| Received | May 25, 2023 |
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| Published | July 30, 2023 |
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