Wang Jun. Analysis of hypertension-related knowledge-belief-practice among community residents in Chongqing. [J]. Health Medicine Research and Practice 15(2):41-46(2018)
Wang Jun. Analysis of hypertension-related knowledge-belief-practice among community residents in Chongqing. [J]. Health Medicine Research and Practice 15(2):41-46(2018)DOI:
Analysis of hypertension-related knowledge-belief-practice among community residents in Chongqing
Objective To investigate the current status of hypertension-related knowledge-belief-practice among community residents in Chongqing
so as to provide evidence for health authorities to develop rational preventative measures and interventions for hypertension.Methods Based on both domestic and international literatures
in connection with the purpose of this study
a self-designed questionnaire on hypertension-related knowledge-belief-practice was developed.Using the method of simple random sampling
a total of 1 065 community residents in Chongqing were surveyed.Results In the domains of hypertension-related knowledge
belief and practice
578(54.3% )
603(56.6% )and 582(54.6% )residents scored low
487(45.7% )
462(43.4% )and 483(45.4% )residents scored high
respectively.The distribution of scores(high versus low)in the domains of hypertension-related knowledge and practice varied significantly with age
educational background
average monthly household income
and marital status(P<0.05).The distribution of score(high versus low)in the domain of hypertension-related belief also varied significantly with gender
age
registered residence type
educational background
average monthly household income
and marital status(P<0.05).Higher proportions of residents who scored high in the domains of hypertension-related knowledge and practice were associated with younger age
higher educational background
higher average monthly household income
and married status.A higher proportion of residents who scored high in the domain of hypertensionrelated belief was associated with higher educational background and higher average monthly household income.Conclusion As there is a lack of knowledge about the risk factors and complications of hypertension among some community residents in Chongqing
the overall status of hypertension-related knowledge-beliefpractice needs to be improved.It is imperative to provide hypertension-related health education for these residents
particularly for the elderly population as well as those with a low educational background
a low household income
and divorced or widowed people.The risk factors and complications of hypertension should become the focus of such health education initiatives.
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