Abstract

A STUDY TO ASSESS KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, PRACTICES ON HYPERTENSION AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS

Anasuya P.*, Keerthi, Mahammad Ashik Ali B., Mahammad Hashim, Mohammed Nabeel, Mohammed Sanaz and A.R. Shabaraya

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Abstract

Hypertension is a well-known independent risk factor for many chronic diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases which leads to significant burden to the society and families. And it is the leading global risk factor for death and disability among all ages. Which is the elevation of blood pressure in the arteries. Lifestyle or behavioral factors critically determine the level of blood pressure in individuals and the prevalence of hypertension in population. So making modifications in the lifestyle factors is the greatest tool in prevention of hypertension. The study is to understand the knowledge, attitude and practices of participants on hypertension among hypertensive patients. A variety of lifestyle factors have been shown to directly influence blood pressure levels at both an individual and population level. Of these, the most important are excess body fat, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and a variety of dietary constituents including salt, potassium, and a complex of fruits, vegetables, and saturated fat as well as n3 fatty acids. Moderate changes in combinations of some of these factors have additive effects on blood pressure reduction in all grades of hypertension. The study covered 150 participants, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Study reveals that Lifestyle is a vital issue in managing hypertension since optimal therapy of the disease involves consideration of the patient’s age, sex, race, diet, exercise, tobacco use, comorbid conditions, use of antihypertensive drug treatment, compliance, and achievement of blood pressure control. From the data it shows there are some parameters which can be corrected through after giving proper awareness on impact of lifestyle changes in the incidences of hypertension.

Keywords: Hypertension, Lifestyle modification, Incidences, Factors.