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VOL. 5, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Attitude, knowledge and perception of hypertensive retinopathy in hypertensive population in tertiary care centre in kathua region
Authors
Monika Jasrotia, Abhinav Mansotra, Anureet Kour
Abstract

Objective: Hypertension is a major factor responsible for cardiovascular diseases worldwide. Undiagnosed and uncontrolled htn still remains a major public health problem despite of increasing awareness, treatment and its control. This study includes the attitude, knowledge and practice concerning hypertension in adult population in kathua region.

Methodology: This study was carried our between june 2022 to january 2022 at tertiary health care in kathua region. It includes a descriptive study on knowledge, attitude and perception of hypertensive patients on antihypertensive medications. Results: This study includes total of 750 hypertensive patients compising 263 females (35.06 %) and 332 males (44.2 %). 43.3 % population was literate. More than two third population (78%) was aware of complications of HTN as they were informed by health workers. Almost 97% population have checked their blood pressure during past 6 months. Conclusion: The studied population were well aware of the importance of regular follow up and complications such as hypertensive retinopathy, chronic kidney disease, peripheral vascular diseases etc. It was concluded that forgetfulness was the cause of poor drug compliance. 
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Pages:4-6
How to cite this article:
Monika Jasrotia, Abhinav Mansotra, Anureet Kour "Attitude, knowledge and perception of hypertensive retinopathy in hypertensive population in tertiary care centre in kathua region". International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, Vol 5, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 4-6
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