Knowledge on Diet among the Hypertensive Patients in a Tertiary Care Center Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of death and disability in both developed and developing countries. The prevalence of hypertension is increasing rapidly worldwide. The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge of diet and exercise among hypertensive patients.
 Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire among 169 hypertensive patients at Kathmandu diabetes and thyroid center from May 2017 to July 2017 after taking ethical clearance from Nepal Health Research Council, Nepal. A convenience sampling method was used. Data was collected and entry was done in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16.0 point estimate at 95% confidence interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data.
 Results: Out of total 169 participants enrolled in this study, only 79 (46.7%) had good knowledge and 90 (53.3%) had poor knowledge regarding diet and exercise. The mean age of participants was 54.68±13.91 years.
 Conclusions: This study revealed that the knowledge about diet and exercise among hypertensive patients is poor and this study suggests the need for a proper educational intervention to improve awareness and to control hypertension effectively.

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“…In Ethiopia, Kebede et al (14) reported that more than half of participant hypertensive patients were males (53.5%), with a mean age of 50 years. However, the study of Maharjan et al (13) reported that the prevalence of hypertension was higher among females than males.…”

“…Most studies indicated that the majority of the participants were aged 50 years, in the USA (11); Egypt (12); and Nepal (13). In Ethiopia, Kebede et al (14) reported that more than half of participant hypertensive patients were males (53.5%), with a mean age of 50 years.…”

“…In South Africa, Rahimi and Nkombua (15) reported that the majority of participant hypertensive patients had poor knowledge and practices of lifestyle modifications, with 50% of the participants being unable to maintain a balanced healthy diet, which included fruits and vegetables. Also, Maharjan et al (13), in Nepal, found that more than half of participant hypertensive patients (53.3%) had poor knowledge regarding dietary control of hypertension. This is similar to several other studies that also found poor knowledge and practices regarding healthy diets among hypertensive patients in India (23)(24); Sri Lanka (25); Nigeria (26); and Botswana (18).…”

Kiến thức về chế độ dinh dưỡng và một số yếu tố liên quan của người bị tăng huyết áp đang điều trị tại Bệnh viện Đà Nẵng năm 2023

“…Tỷ lệ đối tượng nghiên cứu có kiến thức về CĐDD đạt là 74,8%. Tỷ lệ này cao hơn nghiên cứu của Đỗ Minh Sinh và nghiên cứu của Nguyễn Văn Tuấn (Đỗ Minh Sinh et al, 2018;Nguyễn Văn Tuấn và Trần Thị Anh Thơ, 2021) hay nghiên cứu ngoài nước của tác giả Nabina Maharjan (Nabina Maharjan et al, 2017).…”

EDUCATION ON HYPERTENSION DIET AND THE USE OF ROSELLA FLOWERS (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) AS ADDITIONAL FOOD FOR HYPERTENSION PATIENTS

“…According to Azrimaidaliza et al ( 2018), improving the quality of life for hypertension sufferers requires information regarding proper food management. According to Maharjan (2020), he also stated that education about hypertension diet is very necessary to increase awareness and regulate appropriate diet.…”