Knowledge attitude and practices regarding life style modifications of hypertensive patients at selected primary health centres

24^th World Nurse Practitioners & Healthcare Congress

June 25-27, 2018 Dubai, UAE

Swapna M K Nair

Amity University, India

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Nurs Care

Abstract :

Statement of the Problem: A non-communicable disease is a medical condition or disease that is chronic, generally progresses slowly, non-infectious, non-transmissible and are the leading causes of death globally, killing more people than all other causes of death combined. Examples of non-communicable diseases are hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases etc. report that out of the 1 million estimated hypertensives worldwide, about two thirds are from developing/underdeveloped countries. Also, estimate that by 2030, mortality due to cardiovascular diseases in the adult population will reach 23 million with about 85% of such deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries. The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge attitudes, practices regarding life style modifications of hypertensive patients at selected primary health centres. Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: A cross sectional descriptive study was utilized to conduct the study. A convenience sample of male and female hypertensive patients with newly diagnosed hypertension attending the primary health centres. The criteria for sample selection were �40 year�s age of the patient should have been diagnosed as hypertensive and patients should currently receive treatment for hypertension. Findings: These study findings have demonstrated inadequate knowledge among patients with hypertension and there is a poor level of awareness about lifestyle behavior modifications which is needed in the control of hypertension. Conclusion & Significance: Increased awareness of hypertensive patients about risk factors of hypertension is essential to motivate them to adopt healthy lifestyle and behaviors to control the diseases. It is necessary to emphasize that building a trusting relationship between the healthcare workers and the patient is most important aspects when motivating patients to change their life style behaviors.