TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURE TEACHING PROGRAMME ON LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN UDAIPUR.

Author Name: 1. Dr. Vipin Kumar Pillai

Volume/Issue: 05/02

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2024-94847711/UIJIR

Affiliation:

  1. Principal, Udaipur College of Nursing, Rajasthan, India.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke and coronary heart disease, and is a major contributor to the onset and progression of chronic heart failure and chronic kidney failure. Hypertension is often not taken seriously by patients due to its chronic and silent nature. Establishing a proper managing plan that leads to sufficient control of blood pressure will result in the prevention of most complications and co-morbidities associated with hypertension. The most important aspect of long-term management of hypertension lies in lifestyle modification which includes diet, exercise, and social habits. Non-pharmacologic therapy plays an essential role in reducing blood pressure as well as in preventing the development of hypertension in normal individuals. Aim: to assess the pre & posttest knowledge among hypertensive patients in Udaipur. Material and methodology: the research approach adopted for the study was evaluative approach. Nonrandomized convenient sampling technique was followed. A total of 30 respondents were selected for the study. Results: the level of knowledge assessment of the respondents reveals 21% in pre-test and 40%in posttest. Among 30 respondents post test scores shows very good knowledge in hypertension. Conclusion: this study needs to develop an understanding of the level of public awareness is helpful for health educators to plan for future programmes.

Key words: Hypertension, Lifestyle modification, Knowledge, Practice, Effectiveness, Structured teaching programme.

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