Assessment of Knowledge About High Blood Pressure Among Syrians

Abstract

Hypertension, often referred to the silent killer, is a prevalent health issue that impacts more than a billion individuals worldwide. The purpose of this study was to investigate the understanding of hypertension among Syrian individuals. 104 individuals filled out surveys. Females made up 64.4% of the group that was surveyed. 28.8% of the participants in the study were between the ages of 46 and 60. More than half of the participants had a study or a work related to the medicinal field. The participants showed good medication adherence where the score of accurate responses to the questions regarding medication compliance was very high. Most participants were familiar with the normal values of blood pressure levels and were optimistic about the possibility of treating the condition. A good percentage of individuals surveyed stated that smoking and obesity are contributing factors to developing high blood pressure. Most participants believed that consuming fatty foods raises plasma cholesterol levels. Participants had a good overall understanding of high blood pressure. However, they still need improvement in medical information about high blood pressure to enhance compliance with treatments.