Table 4. Response of the patients towards the Knowledge questions.
| Questions: Knowledge about | Number (Percentage) of correct answers | |
|---|---|---|
| Before Intervention | After Intervention | |
| Normal BP reading | 26 (52) | 50 (100) |
| Condition of high BP | 22 (44) | 50 (100) |
| Complications | 29 (58) | 49 (98) |
| Hereditary transmission | 20 (40) | 50 (100) |
| Salt intake as a risk factor | 47 (94) | 50 (100) |
| Alcohol as a risk factor | 26 (52) | 50 (100) |
| Being overweight as a risk factor | 26 (52) | 49 (98) |
| Symptoms of high BP | 7 (4) | 48 (96) |
| Symptoms of low BP | 19 (38) | 47 (94) |
| Management of high BP | 24 (48) | 50 (100) |
| Medicines administration for lifelong | 20 (40) | 49 (98) |
| Potential of medicine to cause hypotension | (48) | 50(100) |
| Importance of regular BP measurement | (40) | 50 (100) |