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Research Paper | Nursing | India | Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025 | Popularity: 5.9 / 10
Assessing Knowledge Regarding Risk Factors of Hypertension among Faculties of Selected School of the Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam
Y. Renubala Devi, Chochong Rema Namsa
Abstract: Hypertension is a major contributor to the global disease burden. It poses an important public health challenge to both economically developing and developed countries, including Asia. The prevalence and rate of diagnosis of hypertension in children and adolescents are rising. Hypertension confers the highest attributable risk to deaths from cardiovascular disease and epidemiological data provide convincing evidence that the risk of cardiovascular disease related to blood pressure is graded and continuous. This risk is evident even in childhood, with elevated blood pressure predicting hypertension in adulthood. Methods and Materials: The research approach adopted for the study was a quantitative research approach. A descriptive survey design was used in this study to accomplish the objectives. The study was undertaken on 170 faculties of Royal Global University, using sample random sampling technique. The demographic data and knowledge of the faculties were assessed by using a self - administered structured questionnaire. Results: Study findings revealed that most of the participants, 128 (76%) faculties, had adequate knowledge, 24 (14%) had inadequate knowledge, and 18 (10%) had adequate knowledge of hypertension risk factors. A significant association was found between knowledge of the student and selected demographic variables age (x?=12.0964), p<0.05985 and marital status (x?=6.0221), p<0.05985 Conclusion: The current study reveals that faculty members had a moderate understanding of the risk factors for hypertension, which should be taken seriously for their own well - being. Effective health education is crucial in the current situation to increase awareness of the risk factors for hypertension; in a similar vein, primary education should place a strong emphasis on routine health examinations and care. They must be made aware of the helpful services that are available.
Keywords: Faculty Knowledge, risk factors, hypertension
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025
Pages: 1694 - 1696
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25328142305
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