EMPOWERING HEALTH: EXPLORING SELF-MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN NEWLY DIAGNOSED HYPERTENSIVE INDIVIDUALS

Author Name: 1. Jayasri. R, 2. Liji Sara Varghese

Volume: 01/02

Country: India

DOI NO.: DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2024-97897645/IJISRE

Affiliation:

1. Nursing Supervisor, Sugam Hospital, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
2. Research Scholar, Bharat Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

ABSTRACT

Hypertension is the most common untreated disease worldwide. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and premature death. Hypertension can be managed through self-care practices. The objectives of this study were to assess the knowledge and practices related to self-management among newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. Non-probability convenient sampling was adopted for the study. The study concluded that the majority (58%) of newly diagnosed hypertensive patients had inadequate knowledge, and 56% exhibited a minimum level of practice. These results can aid newly diagnosed hypertensive patients in understanding various aspects of hypertension self management and in following up with appropriate care. It is the responsibility of nurses to foster understanding about the self-management of hypertension, thereby reducing further complications associated with hypertension.

Key words: hypertension, self-management, medical adherence, life style modification. Selfregulation