The Assessment of Knowledge and lifestyle modification among people with Hypertension

Knowledge and Lifestyle Modification

Abstract

High or elevated blood pressure is referred to as hypertension, which is a problem for public health. Objectives: To the assessment of knowledge and lifestyle modification among people with hypertension at Jinnah hospital. Methods: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Research Study Design was used to assess the lifestyle modification among people with hypertension. The convenient sampling technique was used to gather the information from population. Clients diagnosed of hypertension and who regularly met appointment dates at the Outpatients Departments for at least nine months duration were included in this study. Results: The Knowledge was assessed by knowledge questionnaire. The descriptive analysis was done. Cranach alpha, Bartlett’s and KMO and Kolmogorov Smirnov Test values have been checked to insure the validity in our context. A Descriptive Cross Sectional research design was used. A total of 300 respondents were conveniently sampled for this study. The overall results of this study show that peoples have knowledge, but they do not implement on their selves and lack of practice also affects high blood pressure. Conclusions: In this study, the prevalence of lifestyle change among hypertensive patients was generally low. There is a lack of practice and awareness of lifestyle change among hypertensive patients. Patients should implement their knowledge regarding hypertension. Patient should be informed about suggested lifestyle changes that may help them to control their blood pressure.