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Sneha Sahay Youtham
Puneet Gangawat
Background of the study: Hypertension has become a significant problem in many developing countries experiencing epidemiological transition from communicable to non-communicable chronic diseases. Recently globalization, Hospitalization and industrialization are changing the occupational morbidity drastically. Hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure 140 mm of Hg, mean diastolic 90 mm of Hg or currently taking anti-hypertensive medications. The cost of antihyper tensive medicines is very high and takes up a large and rising share of healthcare resources. High BP detection and control are seriously vital for decreasing the risk of strokes and heart attacks. India is a developing country, According to International Labor Organization (ILO), work has become more dangerous than decades ago. The prevalence pattern of hypertension in developing country is different from that in the developed countries. Materials & Methods Pre experimental research design used in present study with 100 clients with primary hypertension in selected hospitals of Bhuj - Kutch. Non Probability convenient sampling technique was used in the study, 25 self structured knowledge questioners & 10 practice check list were used to assess knowledge & attitude of adult clients with primary hypertension. Conclusion Data was collected by using self prepared structured interview schedule. Data was analysed and interpreted by applying respective statistical methods. The conclusion of the study was drawn on the basis of ma jor findings which are as follows - majority of the respondent were in the age group of 35 -45 years and all were Hindu. Highest percentage of respondents was female with monthly income of Rs 5001 -15000/- month. The overall mean knowledge score among respondents found to be pre test was 10.9 and post test was 17.14 The overall mean attitude score among respondents found to be pre test was 43.72 and post test was 55.2. The enhancement in both knowledge and attitude is very much required. J Nur Today ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Youtham and Gangawat Greentree Group Publishers© jolnt J Nur Today 2022 Vol. 14 Issue 2 www.jolnt.com 8 [e ISSN 2456-1630]
Keywords: IEC package, Knowledge, Attitude, Controlling of Blood Pressure, Primary Hypertension