Factors Affecting Knowledge Regarding Hypertension among Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
Background: Knowledge leads to practice and practice leads to control. Hypertension is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in today’s world as its prevalence has increased owing to the changing lifestyle, urbanization and eating habits. Objective: To determine the knowledge regarding hypertension among the hypertensive patients. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in PHC Harwan of block Hazratbal which comes in the field practice of the department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Srinagar. The study period was one month, March 2018. After taking an informed consent, hypertensive patients coming to PHC Harwan were interviewed by a self-designed pre-structured questionnaire Results: There is a strong correlation between the knowledge regarding hypertension and time since diagnosis and also between knowledge and years of schooling. Conclusion: Education should be given in the schools regarding ways and means to prevent the occurrence and progress of diseases of public health importance.
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Sahila Nabi
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