Knowledge Of Hypertension Research Articles

Perbedaan Pengetahuan Sebelum Dan Sesudah Diberikan Media Leaflet Pada Penderita Hipertensi Di Puskesmas Wilayah Kerja Kecamatan Cakung Jakarta Timur

Background: According the Riskesdas Prevalence of hypertension there is an 8.9 % rise in the 2018. in 2013 achieve 25.8 % of Riskesdas data . Among the causes of hypertension in Indonesia is the lack of knowledge. Base on data the reasearcher want to analyze the difference in knowledge before and after information is given by Leaflet media to hypertensive people in the East Jakarta Cakung District.Objective: To analyze differences in knowledge before and after the media Leaflets were given to patients with hypertension at the Community Health Center in the Cakung District, East Jakarta.Method: This study quantitative with Pre-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest design. This study used a questionnaire measuring instrument and the intervention was carried out within one week after being given the Leaflet media.Result: Knowledge of hypertension is categorized into two Good knowledge before given leaflet there are twenty seven respondents (56.3%) Knowledge is not good twenty-one respondents (43.8%). After being given the media leaflet the good category increased to forty-six respondents (95.8%) and the bad category became two respondents (4.2%).Conclusion: There is significant relationship between knowledge before and after given the Leaflet media to patients with hypertension in the Work Area Health Center Cakung , East Jakarta.

Impact of Literacy on Hypertension Knowledge and Control of Blood Pressure in a Southern Indian Tertiary Hospital

Background : Hypertension is a global public health concern. Awareness and knowledge about the disease in a community collectively would allow adequate prevention, promote self-care practices, adherence to medication and ultimately effective management of hypertension. Aims: To ascertain the level of education associated with the knowledge of hypertension and control of blood pressure. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey consisting of item questions about awareness and knowledge of hypertension. Hypertensive patients (n = 424) of both genders and more than 20 years of age were included in the study. Hypertensive patients were divided into two groups (school group and school pass-out group) to assess the level of knowledge. Chi-square test was performed to determine the assessment, and p-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Out of 424 participants, 71.2% were school group and 28.7% school pass-out group. School pass-out group had significant knowledge about dangerous natural course of hypertension (p = 0.00069), hypertension can lead to death if untreated (p = 0.015), benefits of cessation of smoking (p = 0.03), advantage of limiting alcohol (p = 0.019) and performing regular exercise (p = 0.013) reduces blood pressure. School pass-out group had significant (p = 0.04) hypertension control compared to the school group. Conclusion: Educational status plays a vital role in increasing knowledge and improving the management of hypertension through better self-care practices and strict adherence to medication. Community- based health education interventional programs targeting the lower socioeconomic group of a population would help to reduce the gap in awareness and effective control of hypertension.

GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN HIPERTENSI PADA LANSIA

High blood pressure or hypertension increases with age. The purpose of this study was to describe the level of knowledge of hypertension in the elderly. This study uses a descriptive method that will measure the knowledge of the elderly on hypertension. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the level of knowledge of the elderly about hypertension in the low category is 48 people (69.6%) and the elderly prevention efforts regarding hypertension in the medium category are 38 people (55.1%).Keywords:Â Hypertension, Knowledge, Elderly

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension among Adults (40 Years and Above) in the Tano North District of the Ahafo Region, Ghana

Introduction: Increased prevalence of hypertension (HTN) has been attributed to commonly known risk factors such as obesity, low level of nutritional knowledge, lack of exercise, alcohol intake, and tobacco use.
 Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence, and associated risk factors of hypertension among residents of the Yamfo community in the Ahafo Region of Ghana.
 Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study of 174 participants aged ≥40 years were enrolled using simple random sampling. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information on sociodemographic characteristics, behavioural/lifestyle risk factors and knowledge of hypertension. Data was analysed using SPSS version 23.
 Results: Prevalence of hypertension was 63.2% (95% CI: 55.7–70.1) in adults 40 years and above. Risk factors that were significantly associated with hypertension were lack of physical activity (p=0.030), alcohol consumption (p=0.001), consumption of meals prepared with oil (p=0.016), reduced frequency of fruit consumption (p=0.008) and reduced frequency of vegetable consumption (p<0.001). Increasing age (aOR,1.9; 95%CI (1.3-2.4); p=.049), physical activity (cOR,2.12, 95% CI (1.07-4.21), p=.032), alcohol consumption (aOR, 57.03; 95% C1 (4.48-726.59); p=.002), and knowledge on the cause of hypeternsion (aOR, 3.41; 95% CI (1.93-5.17); p=.032) were observed as determinants of hypertension.
 Conclusion: Majority of the study participants were hypertensive, with the majority of them having knowledge on risk factors of hypertension. Majority of participants had the opinion that hypertension is inevitable, because it comes with old age. Enough (Intensive) education concerning hypertension could be extended to the community, about the different, but equally relevant risk factors of hypertension, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, reduced fruit and vegetable consumption and inappropriate diet. This could be achieved by organizing outreach programs by the community health workers in places like markets and churches in order to remit the elderly that they can still be healthy in old age, and at schools and on social media to inculcate positive health behavior in the youth.

Relationship Between Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Knowledge and Hypertension

The prevalence of non-communicable hypertension in Indonesia in 2007, 2013, and 2018 tends to increase. This phenomenon is predicted to continue. Riskesdas shows that the prevalence of hypertension in 2018 shows the number in the population aged over 18 years based on national measurements of 34.11%. Based on the annual report of the Cinunuk Public Health Center, it shows that hypertension is the largest non-communicable disease pattern in the Cinunuk Public Health Center in 2020, reaching 2672 cases of disease from 12517 cases of other diseases with a percentage of 21.34%. Hypertension is still a major public health problem associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Hypertension can be controlled consistently by modifying a healthy lifestyle. The DASH (Dietary Approach To Stop Hypertension) dietary intervention recommended in national guidelines can substantially lower blood pressure in both people with hypertension and those without hypertension. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge of DASH (Dietary Approach To Stop Hypertension) and hypertension in Cinunuk village in 2021. This study was conducted using a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach using primary data obtained through google form distribution. The research subjects were the people of Cinunuk Village, Cimekar, a total of 103 respondents who met inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between Knowledge of DASH and Hypertension in Cinunuk Village (P 0.049), where the hypertension proportion was significantly smaller (2.6%) than the no-hypertension percentage (15.6%) in the group who familiar with DASH. Lifestyle modification, including DASH, play an important role in controlling hypertension.

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Hypertensive Patients in a Teaching Hospital

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess knowledge attitude and practice regarding hypertension and secondary objective was to improve the health related quality of life by means of patient counselling. <strong>Methods: </strong>It was a prospective interventional study which was carried out for six months. Patient&rsquo;s demographic details like were collected in a pre-designed data entry form. KAP questionnaire was used to assess patient&rsquo;s knowledge, attitude and practice components before and after giving counselling session. SPSS18.0 was the statistical software used to analyses the data.<strong> Results:</strong> In a total of 120 male patients were (51.7%) and belong to the age group of 41-60 years. In this study, the pre-counselling KAP was assessed in which 30(25%), 60(50%) and 69(57.5%) patients had good score of knowledge, attitude and practice of Hypertension whereas the post counselling KAP showed that 103(85.83%), 116(96.66%) and 117(97.5%) score respectively. It shows that the patient counselling has a great impact on quality of life. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> It has been observed that hypertension affects the health of patients and education has a major role in improving the health care outcomes. This study concluded that before giving counselling session participants had inadequate information regarding complications of disease which led to worsening of health conditions. After giving intervention these patients showed marked improvement in quality of life. <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key words:</strong> Hypertension, Patient counseling, KAP Questionnaire, Brochures, Quality of Life.

PKM PEMERIKSAAN TEKANAN DARAH DAN EDUKASI TENTANG HIPERTENSI DAN PENANGANANNYA DI DUSUN I DESA BUKIT KEMUNING KECAMATAN TAPUNG HULU KABUPATEN KAMPAR

Hypertension is a degenerative disease that is a serious problem today, hypertension can be triggered by lifestyle factors related to unhealthy eating patterns, smoking and lack of exercise, a family history of hypertension and can also be caused by stress factors. Most patients do not know they have hypertension even though they already feel the symptoms of hypertension. The lack of public awareness in controlling blood pressure and the lack of knowledge about hypertension and its treatment causes patients to experience repeated increases in blood pressure and even the occurrence of advanced complications. In Bukit kemuning village, most of the elderly have hypertension and some even experience some complications. Blood pressure checks and education about hypertension can help in knowing and controlling blood pressure as well as providing understanding in preventing or overcoming hypertension and providing awareness in implementing a healthy lifestyle so as to avoid hypertension. This activity starts from the preparation stage, the implementation of the activity. After conducting PKM on the elderly on June 29, 2021. It was found that the elderly knew blood pressure and increased their knowledge or understanding of hypertension and its management.

Knowledge and Awareness of Pregnancy-Related Hypertension and Utilization of Exercises as its Preventive Strategies

Introduction: Pregnancy-related hypertension (PRH) is the leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Knowledge and prevention strategy of PRH among pregnant women is imperative to promote favourable outcomes. This study examined the knowledge and awareness of PRH, including exercises as a preventive strategy and factors related to it, among pregnant women in Enugu, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: The study utilized a cross-sectional design. A structured questionnaire guided the collection of data from a sample of 296 women aged 18 years and above in multiple centres across the state. Results: 68.6% of respondents know PRH, while 52.36% know antenatal exercises as a preventive strategy for PRH. The level of education and maternal age were factors significantly associated with knowledge of PRH and exercises as a preventive strategy, respectively. Conclusion: The study concluded that knowledge of PRH is high, while the knowledge and use of exercises to prevent the condition is average among expectant mothers.

“We shall have gone to a higher standard”: Training village heath teams (VHTs) to use a smartphone-guided intervention to link older Ugandans with hypertension and diabetes to care

Background: It is not clear whether village health teams (VHTs) can be empowered to participate in interventions to prevent and control hypertension and diabetes in older adults in Uganda. We conducted this study in rural Uganda to establish if VHTs could be effectively trained to use a smart phone guided intervention to link older people with hypertension and diabetes to care. We also explored the experiences of VHTs in managing older adults with health problems, their knowledge of hypertension and diabetes and their understanding of referral systems. We also explored their experiences with smartphones. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews (IDIs) with and trained 20 VHTs randomly selected from Bukulula sub-county in Kalungu district from October 2017-December 2018. We used interview guides to explore topics relevant to our study objectives. VHTs were trained to measure blood sugar and blood pressure using digital machines. VHTs were trained on identifying symptoms of diabetes mellitus. Data from IDIs were analysed using thematic content analysis. Competence tests were used to evaluate the training. Results: Most of the VHTs were female (75%). All VHTs had some knowledge on hypertension and diabetes and other chronic diseases. They did not have any experience in treating older adults since they had been trained to deal mainly with children. Half of the VHTs owned smartphones. All were willing to participate in an intervention using a smartphone to link older adults with hypertension and diabetes mellitus to care. By the end of the training, all but three participants could comprehend the symptoms of diabetes and measure blood sugar and blood pressure. Conclusion: Village health teams in the study setting need training in managing the health needs of older adults before engaging with an intervention using smartphones to link older adults with diabetes mellitus and hypertension to care.

Popular Science Research on Health-related Knowledge and Characteristics of Elderly Hypertension

Popular Science Research on Health-related Knowledge and Characteristics of Elderly Hypertension

Health capacity building for middle-aged Laotian women with a risk of metabolic syndrome through a non-communicable disease prevention program

The aims of the researchers were to develop an NCD prevention program including training for professionals who implement such programs, and to evaluate its effects on diabetes mellitus knowledge, hypertension knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-care in community-dwelling, middle-aged Laotian women. The study design was a randomized controlled trial. The study sample was composed of Laotian women aged 40 to 59 years living in Vientiane, Laos who fulfilled more than one diagnostic criterion for metabolic syndrome. This study provides a guide for low- and middle-income countries to develop future health capacity building programs for NCD prevention in middle-aged women.

Language and Communication Impact of Hypertension: A Qualitative Study.

Background. Hypertension (HTN) is the second main source of outpatient morbidity in Ghana, and the understanding of a disease is necessary for its prevention and management. Language and communication are contributing factors to HTN in Ghana. No studies have been conducted to assess knowledge/awareness of HTN (in the context of its understanding) among students in Ghana. Following a local name for HTN in Ghana, researchers interviewed students through a focus group to assess their understanding/perception (meaning, cause, and prevention) of the disease. Available literature has concerned itself with clients' knowledge of their condition (diagnosis) rather than their comprehension of the true nature of what HTN is. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge/awareness of HTN in the context of its understanding of the meaning, perception, causes, and prevention of hypertension among students of Ghana's Senior High School (Second Cycle). Semistructured interviews with the use of the theme lists were employed. Focus group conversations and interviews were held in the local Akan (Twi) language, which was later translated, interpreted, and analyzed. Overall, 25 second-cycle students participated. 60% were between 15 and 17 years, 24% were ≥18 years, and 16% were <15 years of age. Males were 44% and females were 56%. Students gave diverse perceptions of their knowledge of HTN. The local language's translation of HTN has influenced and affected its meaning/understanding among some, thus affecting their perception of causes and prevention.

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Hypertension amongst Apparently Healthy Adults in a Rural Setting in Rivers State

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The prevalence of hypertension is increasing in our environment. The objective of this study is to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of hypertension, which is a crucial element of hypertension control but little information is available from developing countries where hypertension has lately been recognised as a major health problem. Therefore, we examined KAP on hypertension amongst apparently healthy adult population. A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 107 adults- 80 females and 27 males between the ages of 18years and 80years for a period of 3 months using random sampling. KAP score about hypertension was deduced from a set of KAP related questions/questionnaire. Results show that 74.8%were females and 25.2% were males. About 46.7% of the respondents were self-employed followed by 17.8% unemployed and 6.5% were students. More than half (78.5%) of the respondents had proper knowledge on hypertension. Almost all (90.7%) had positive attitude toward. Hypertension. About 13.1% never checked their blood pressure except for when they get to the hospital for some other reasons, 13.1% also neither exercised nor consulted a health care provider. Most of the participants (51.4%) never consumed alcohol nor smoked (91.6%).

Education for the control of arterial hypertension in older adults: An effective approach

Introduction: The research focuses on evaluating the understanding of arterial hypertension among patients, especially in the geriatric population, with the aim of educating them and promoting their participation in pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment. This study seeks to improve medical care and communication between health professionals and patients, in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications and improve the quality of life of the community served by the health center. Methods: A study was conducted to assess the knowledge and management of hypertension in patients over 60 years of age in a private clinic in Mendoza, Argentina. Surveys, review of medical records, and blood pressure measurements before and after educational activities were used. Results and discussion: In the study, it was observed that most of the patients were men (83.56%) and were in the age group 70-79 years (78.08%). The main risk factors identified were stress (93.15%) and smoking (73.97%). Following the intervention, there was a significant increase in disease awareness (97.26%) and an improvement in blood pressure control, with the majority of patients moving into the partially controlled category (83.56%) from the uncontrolled category (16.43%) before the intervention. Conclusions: Education improved knowledge and control of hypertension.

What's new in pulmonary hypertension clinical research: lessons from the best abstracts at the 2020 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

In this conference paper, we review the 2020 American Thoracic Society International Conference session titled, “What’s New in Pulmonary Hypertension Clinical Research: Lessons from the Best s”. This virtual mini-symposium took place on 21 October 2020, in lieu of the annual in-person ATS International Conference which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Seven clinical research abstracts were selected for presentation in the session, which encompassed five major themes: (1) standardizing diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension, (2) improving risk assessment in pulmonary arterial hypertension, (3) evaluating biomarkers of disease activity, (4) understanding metabolic dysregulation across the spectrum of pulmonary hypertension, and (5) advancing knowledge in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Focusing on these five thematic contexts, we review the current state of knowledge, summarize presented research abstracts, appraise their significance and limitations, and then discuss relevant future directions in pulmonary hypertension clinical research.

Prevalence and knowledge of hypertension among students of medical college of central Uttar Pradesh, India

Background: Hypertension is one of the biggest health challenges, which is continuously increasing among young adults, especially students. The aim of the present study was to find out the prevalence, associated factors and knowledge of hypertension among undergraduate students of a medical college of a rural area in central Uttar Pradesh, India. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in one of the medical college of central Uttar Pradesh, India. Data were collected on socio-demographic and behavioral factors, and anthropometric assessments were carried out using standard equipment and procedures. Results: The present research involved 147 undergraduate medical students with a mean age of 21.9±2.2 years. Knowledge about hypertension was poor, average and good among19.7% (n=29), 76.8% (n=113) and 3.4% (n=5) students, respectively. Mean systolic blood pressure (mean SBP) was 127.07 ± 10.109 mm of Hg with a range 110 to 154mm of Hg, and mean diastolic blood pressure (mean DBP) was 80.5 ± 6.587 mm Hg with a range 68 to 94 mm of Hg. Conclusions: Smoking, alcoholism, non-vegetarian diet, body weight over 60 kgs and waist-hip ratio over 0.9 were recognized as risk factors of hypertension. Hence it needs a powerful surveillance program to find the exact problem.

Public Knowledge of Diabetes and Hypertension in Metropolitan Cities, Indonesia

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes and hypertension, contributed significantly to the mortality rate in Indonesia. Citizens’ unhealthy behaviors have led to an increased risk of diabetes and hypertension. This study aimed to investigate the level of public knowledge regarding diabetes and hypertension. Data were collected through a survey using questionnaires. There were 307 respondents from Medan (n=190) and Jakarta (n=118). The sample was dominated by the female (68,5%) and high school graduates (76.3%). The data revealed that 2.3 percent of the respondents suffered or are currently suffering from diabetes and 3.6 percent of the respondents suffered or are currently suffering from hypertension. The results showed that the level of public knowledge regarding diabetes (65.91%) and hypertension (58.15%) was not ideal in general. Many citizens still did not understand various aspects of diabetes and hypertension, such as the causes, consequences, treatments, and characteristics of their sufferer. This study also found that there are group differences in the level of public knowledge based on gender and geographical location.

To Check the Knowledge of Hypertension amongst Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students

Aim: To check the knowledge of hypertension amongst undergraduate physiotherapy students. Background: Hypertension is considered to be a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. It is also called the “silent killer”. Sedentary lifestyle, obesity, excessive salt intake, consumption of tobacco are risk factors of hypertension. Hypertension is present in the curriculum of the 4 year long bachelor of physiotherapy course where main emphasis on this topic is usually in the last year of the course. Methodology: 125 students filled a hypertension knowledge assessment questionnaire. The mean result obtained was 12.8 from an 18 point questionnaire. Conclusion: The study concludes that there is moderate knowledge of hypertension amongst undergraduate physiotherapy students. Clinical Significance: Knowledge of hypertension is needed in physiotherapy students to help prescribe a proper exercise regime for patients suffering from hypertension and also help them improve their quality of life. Physiotherapist can also play a major role in preventing hypertension. Keywords: Hypertension, knowledge, undergraduate physiotherapy students.

RELATIONSHIP OF KNOWLEDGE OF HYPERTENSION PATIENTS WITH STROKE COMPLICATION PREVENTION MEASURES AT SIHEPENG PUSKESMAS IN 2019

Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure has increased which gives continuous symptoms to a target organ in the body. Hypertension in Indonesia is a health problem with a high prevalence of 25.8%. The number of people with hypertension in North Sumatra in 2016, was still quite high. One of the important risk factors for stroke is hypertension. As many as 95% of stroke patients in Indonesia have a history of hypertension. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge of patients with hypertension and efforts to prevent stroke at the Sihepeng Public Health Center, Siabu District, Mandailing Natal Regency. This type of research is quantitative research and the method used is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study were patients with hypertension, totaling 338 and the number of samples in the study as many as 183. The results showed that the majority had less knowledge as much as 102 (55.7%), and the minority had good knowledge as many as 19 people (10.4%) while the action variable was prevention of stroke complications the majority of respondents did not do as many as 151 people (82.5%) and the minority who did as many as 32 people (17.5%). The results of the Chi Square statistical test show that there is a significant relationship between the knowledge of patients with hypertension and the prevention of stroke complications at the Sihepeng Health Center, Siabu District, Mandailing Natal Regency 2019 with a P value of 0.000. It is recommended to health workers to increase the provision of counseling related to the prevention of stroke complications in order to increase public knowledge in hypertension knowledge with stroke prevention measures.

Exploring Older Adults’ Internalizations And Misconceptions Regarding Antihypertensive Medication Management

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is an asymptomatic cardiovascular condition common with increasing age that must be controlled with proper management behaviors, such as adherence to prescribed antihypertensive medications. Unfortunately, older adults may struggle with consistent and effective management of this medication specifically and the disease generally, which can lead to poorer health outcomes. The goal of the study was to investigate older adults’ antihypertensive medication management using the Illness Representation Model as a lens to identify potential misconceptions that may contribute to medication management. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 40 older adults regarding management routines, hypertension knowledge, perceived nonadherence contributors, and perspectives related to their illness. We identified numerous misconceptions regarding hypertension knowledge, disease severity, as well as perceived adherence performance that may contribute to challenges older adults face with maintaining antihypertensive medication adherence. Moreover, these findings inform the need for and design of effective educational tools for improving antihypertensive medication adherence.