ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION AMONG HYPERTENSIVE ADULT POPULATION IN SELECTED RURAL AREAS KASHMIR

Author Name: 1. Mr. Saif Ullah Sheikh, 2. Dr. Umesh Kumar Sharma

Volume/Issue: 05/10

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2025-62987489/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Ph.D. scholar Desh Bhagat University Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
2. Ph.D. Guide Desh Bhagat University Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India

ABSTRACT

Background of study: This study evaluates the degree to which hypertension patients followed their lifestyle changes and pinpoints the obstacles to doing so. One condition that puts many systems at risk for illness is hypertension. Patients who don't have their hypertension under control risk death and other inevitable problems. The primary cause of these debilitating sequelae is noncompliance with therapy, whereas patient education regarding their illness is a critical component of improved compliance. Objective: To assess the knowledge of adults regarding lifestyle modification among hypertensive adult population. Method: Research carried out selected rural areas and 60 adults were requited through purposive sampling technique. Tool was prepared and checked, validated. Used SPSS software for analysis of data. Used different analysis test. To conclude the study finally identified association between dependent and independent variables. Result: Revealed that majority of adults 28(47%) were average knowledge regarding life style modification regarding hypertension,22(37%) was poor knowledge and 10(16%) were good knowledge regarding life style modification regarding hypertension. educational status of adult’s significant association with knowledge regarding life style modification regarding hypertension hence P<0.05 level. Age, religion, occupation, family monthly income, source of information and type of family had no association between knowledge regarding life style modification regarding hypertension. Conclusion: According to this survey, the majority of adults lacked adequate understanding about changing their lifestyles to manage their hypertension. Well-planned educational interventional program(s) that focus on the weak points are required to increase public knowledge of lifestyle change in relation to hypertension.

Key words: Knowledge, Life style modification, Adults, hypertension, Rural area