Knowledge on Hypertension and Self-Care Practice among Adult Hypertensive Patients at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia, 2019
Table 2
Description of hypertension knowledge-related questions among hypertensive patients, 2019 (n = 384).
Questions
Frequency
Percent
Hypertension is a serious condition that can lead to complications
Yes
365
92.4
No
29
7.6
An individual with hypertension should go for check-ups regularly
Yes
379
98.7
No
5
1.3
It is important for a patient with hypertension to have a reliable means of blood pressure monitoring between visits to their health care provider
Yes
370
96.4
No
14
3.6
A blood pressure level of above 130/90 is considered normal
Yes
144
37.5
No
240
62.5
A blood pressure level of less than 120/80 is considered to be high
Yes
154
40.1
No
230
59.9
Smoking cigarettes has a negative effect on persons with hypertension
Yes
305
79.4
No
79
20.6
Drinking alcohol has a negative effect on persons with hypertension
Yes
339
88.3
No
45
11.7
Increased physical exercise actually decreases the blood pressure of a person with hypertension
Yes
322
83.9
No
62
16.1
A diet which contains fruits and vegetables is good for a person with hypertension
Yes
301
78.4
No
83
21.6
A diet consisting of low-fat milk and whole wheat bread is good for a person with hypertension
Yes
188
49
No
196
51
Corned beef and salted meat is good for a person with hypertension
Yes
313
81.5
No
71
19.5
A meal rich in green bananas, baked chicken, and beans is good for a person with hypertension
