Insight about Hypertension: How people value it?
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction: Since hypertension is a symptomless disease and little is known about it among younger population. So in this qualitative study, we examine knowledge, attitude and practices about hypertension and its associated risk factors among adults. Methods: Three Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted one in rural and two in urban area of Varanasi. Results: show that all the respondents were holding approximately the same level of awareness on causative and symptomatic factors of hypertension. Perception of the respondents about severity and complications of hypertension were almost same except medical graduates as they were more specific. It was observed that very few medical graduates (8.8%) are practicing some form of exercise to keep themselves healthy. However, none of the respondents from other two groups was taking any preventive measures. Conclusion: Planned promotional activities are the need of the hour so as to promote the concept of fitness and its relation to life style modification
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Dr. Mona Srivastava (MD)
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