An Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitude of Academic Staff of Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare toward Hypertension
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Hypertension is common in our society today and its knowledge was inadequate, which affects the health of individuals and the community, this study therefore was an attempt to assess the knowledge and attitude of academic staff of College of Education, Azare toward hypertension. Descriptive survey design was used and the sample was 205 which were selected from the population of 404 by using disproportional stratified and quota sampling techniques. A questionnaire was used in the collection of data for this study and simple percentage and frequency counts were used in the analysis. The study revealed that most of the respondent had considerable high level of awareness toward hypertension but their attitude toward hypertension was relatively poor. Therefore, the study recommends that the college academic staff should be encouraged on the importance of regular blood pressure check-up so as to detect the condition in its early phase. Also in order to achieve a positive health behaviour, motivation and high level of productivity in the college environment, the college management should organize a timely campaign on blood pressure awareness in the form of seminars and conferences for all categories of staff.
Authors and Affiliations
Idris Bappah Aliyu, Tata Umar Sa’ad, Magaji Shehu
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