Effectiveness of multi-intervention therapy on the knowledge of blood pressure and quality of life among the hypertensive patients of a primary care setting

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is one of the most important global public health concerns because it increases ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular sickness, and chronic kidney failure. The 2015 Global Burden of Disease report connected 79 risk factors to 41% of all disability-adjusted life years in 2015, with high blood pressure (BP) being the greatest significant risk, surpassing smoking, and obesity. Materials and Methods: The research group conducted a prospective study design in the primary health-care setting of a South Indian city to evaluate the effectiveness of a BP control program. The patients' health was checked, and the results were evaluated over the course of a year. People with hypertension (BP more than 140/90 mmHg) were included in the hypertension group, as were those who had a current diagnosis of hypertension or were using BP medication. Results: The participants in this study were 286 persons with high BP, with an average age of 63.4 years. The average age of the participants was 70 years or older and 53.8% were female. Smokers made up 10.7% of the population, drinkers made up 16.6%, and moderate physical activity was practiced by 18.4% of the participants. Conclusion: Increased public awareness of the need of measuring BP is required to avoid the disastrous effects of inadequate BP control.

Keywords

• blood pressure
• hypertension
• intervention
• quality of life