A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practices on Control Mesaures of Hypertension among the Adults in Selected Areas of Gwalior in a View to Develop a Self-Instructional Module

Arvind Kumar, Shekhar and Sunita, Singh (2022) A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practices on Control Mesaures of Hypertension among the Adults in Selected Areas of Gwalior in a View to Develop a Self-Instructional Module. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 6 (2). pp. 1409-1416. ISSN 2456-6470

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Abstract

Background: Hypertension and Cardiovascular diseases are growing contributors to global disease burdens, with epidemics of hypertension advancing across many regions of the world which are experiencing a rapid health transition. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding control measures of hypertension among adults develop the self-instructional module regarding hypertension and its control measures and distribute the same to adults. Methods: Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The sample consisted of 80 adults who are living at selected areas of Gwalior were selected by convenient sampling technique. The tool selected for this study was structured questionnaire and practice questionnaire to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding control measures of hypertension among adults in Gwalior town. Results: The study findings revealed that the knowledge regarding control measures of hypertension among adults was determined with mean of 12.85 and standard deviation of 6.82. The mean score percentage was computed and it was observed as 42.83. The selected adults have inadequate knowledge regarding control measures of hypertension. The mean score for practice was 10.8 with standard deviation 5.66 and range 20. The mean score percentage was 43.2. This shows that the adult practices regarding control measures of hypertension was found to be poor. The linear correlation between overall knowledge and practice was r = 0.933, which was statistically significant at 0.01 level. The correlation analysis shows a highly significant relationship between knowledge and practice. Conclusion: The study concluded that there is inadequate knowledge and practice among adults of Gwalior town regarding control measures of hypertension.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Divisions:	Postgraduate > Master's of Islamic Education
Depositing User:	Journal Editor
Date Deposited:	10 Jan 2024 08:39
Last Modified:	10 Jan 2024 08:39
URI:	http://eprints.umsida.ac.id/id/eprint/13066

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