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International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Abstract

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is the major public health concern and non communicable disease affects 29% of global population by 2025.

Aim: This is study was aimed to explore the awareness and knowledge of hypertension and clinical symptoms among adult hypertensive patients in and around suburban/rural region of Tirupati Municipality.

Method: The assessment study was conducted with aid of informed consent, patient demographic and questionnaire forms. Both male and female participants about 250 at the age above 18 years were included. The study was performed in off-line and on-line mode.

Results: Out of 250 study population 106 were males and 144 were of females. The participants were predominantly female and married with adequate knowledge. Despite having high knowledge, this study determined the gaps in self-care practices particularly smoking and alcohol consumption. Multi variant analysis revealed that male participants exhibited greater clinical symptoms significantly and married individuals shows more symptoms related to HTN compared to unmarried. Among participants, 84.8% had adequate knowledge about HTN and 15.2% had moderate knowledge.

Conclusion: The study highlighted the importance of clinical symptom awareness (blurred vision) and importance of targeted interventions to address the gaps and improve hypertension management. Healthcare authorities may provide personalized counselling on diet, physical activity and stress management.

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