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Volume 12 Issue 1 (January- March) 2023

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A study to assess knowledge, attitude and practice for ‘ hypertension’ in rural area of Gwalior , M.P.
Dr. Priyanka Kushwaha, Dr. Durgesh Shukla, Dr. Ram Niwash Mahore, Dr. Ranjana Tiwari, Dr. Tinku Verma, Dr. Purva Jamubkar, Dr. Bishwajeet Thakur

Introduction: Hypertension is a growing problem in India and unfortunately, the incidence of hypertension, a key tracer indicator of health services for cardiovascular diseases that remained a matter of concern in low-income countries. The present study was conducted with the aim to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding ‘hypertension’ of the participants. Material and Methods: The present descriptive study was conducted at Barai in rural Gwalior on 1000 Participants aged 18 years and above. The data was collected, analysed and interpret using Microsoft-Excel Software (Window 10). Percentage, Proportion was calculated. Result: In the present study, the 31% participants had adequate knowledge regarding BP. 48.4% of participants knew about type of value of BP and 45.5% knew site of BP measurement with only 10 % knowing that it can be measured in any arm. 44.1% knew manner of measurement of BP. 39.9% had knowledge regarding its normal value. 94.1 % had perception of being in touch with physician regularly.53.8% preferred to add extra salt for meal The maximum number of participants 388 (38.8%) preferred less spicy and less oily food in daily routine .986 (98.6%) participants responded that they have adequate sleep and 14 (1.4%) responded that they had inadequate sleep. 7.2% participants had history of smoking for more than 5 years. 5.7% participants had history of alcohol consumption for more than 5 years. Conclusion: In the present study, the maximum number participants had adequate knowledge regarding BP. About half of the participants were known about measured value of BP and site of BP measurement and the minimum number of participants. Overall moderate knowledge were observed among the participants and attitude and practice observed was not too impressive. So there is need for some educational interventional programme among the rural community.

 
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