Table 3.
Knowledge, Perception and Practice of the Study Participants Towards Hypertension
| Variables | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Reported causes of hypertension | |
| Stressful life situation | 191(49.9) |
| High salt and fat diet | 106 (27.7) |
| Sedentary lifestyle | 27 (7.0) |
| Other | 59 (15.4) |
| Knew symptoms of hypertension | |
| Yes | 152 (39.7) |
| No | 231 (60.3) |
| Hypertension can be prevented | |
| Yes | 123 (32.1) |
| No | 260 (67.9) |
| Hypertension causes complications | |
| Yes | 160 (41.8) |
| No | 223 (58.2) |
| Regular blood pressure measurement is important | |
| Yes | 124 (32.4) |
| No | 259 (67.6) |
| Seek care for hypertension symptoms | |
| Yes | 92 (24.0) |
| No | 291 (76.0) |
| Ever had blood pressure measurement | |
| Yes | 357 (93,2) |
| No | 26 (6.8) |
| Perceived susceptibility to hypertension | |
| Yes | 138 (36.0) |
| No | 245 (64.0) |