Table 2.
Patient's knowledge of hypertension.
| Questions | Yes | No | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowing normal values of BP as 120/80 mmHg | 220 | 83 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Increase in BP > 140/90 mmHg called HT | 219 | 84 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| HT can progress along with the age | 232 | 71 | 76.4 | 23.4 |
| Both sexes have equal chance of developing HT | 161 | 142 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| HT is a treatable condition | 208 | 95 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Risk of developing HT if there is a family history of HT | 155 | 148 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Aging is greater risk of HT | 232 | 71 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Smoking is a risk factor for HT | 219 | 84 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Eating fatty foods is a risk factor for HT | 249 | 54 | 82.3 | 17.8 |
| Overweight is a risk factor for HT | 230 | 73 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Regular physical exercise reduces HT | 193 | 110 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| More salt consumption increases BP | 225 | 78 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Medication is alone in controlling HT | 187 | 116 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| HT can lead to life-threatening condition | 209 | 94 | 69.0 | 31.0 |