A PROSPECTIVE STUDY – AWARENESS AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS

DR.S.SOPNAJOTHI; Dr.S.M.Thirunaukkarasu; Dr.T.Ravikumar; Dr. Dr.Vallidevi

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2017

A PROSPECTIVE STUDY – AWARENESS AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS

Dr. S. Sopnajothi, Dr. S. M. Thirunaukkarasu, Dr. T. Ravikumar, Dr. Dr. Vallidevi

Abstract :

Aim Of The Study: The aim of the study is to asses the knowledge and awareness regarding hypertension its various aspects of hypertension among hypertensives .

Material And Methods: This is a prospective observational study in tertiary medical care hospital , in southern part of Tamil Nadu over 3months with 50 hypertensive patients

Results:

66% patients know the definition of hypertension and 42 out of 50 patients know about salt restriction .25 patients checking their BP once in a month .30 to 40 % of patients aware the relationship between hypertension and renal diseases. 39 patients aware that uncontrolled BP affect heart ,ain ,blood vessels and kidney diseases.about 43 patients out of 50 know life style modifications .

Conclusion:

There is need for public health experts to carry out educational campaigns to increase awareness on hypertension.