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Knowledge and Attitude Towards Lifestyle Modification Among Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-sectional Study In Ghana.
1 School of Public Health and Allied Sciences, Catholic University of Ghana, Fiapre-Sunyani, Ghana.
2 School of Public Service and Governance, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Ghana.
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 557–569.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2127
Publication history:
Received on 24 September 2024; revised on 03 November 2024; accepted on 06 November 2024
Abstract:
Introduction: Hypertension stands as a silent yet pervasive health challenge affecting millions worldwide. Appropriate lifestyle modification which are often overlooked are the linchpin for the prevention and control of hypertension. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitude towards lifestyle modification among hypertensive patients at Methodist Hospital, Wenchi, Ghana.
Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted employing a quantitative approach. A structured questionnaire was administered to hypertensive patients and data collected through an interview. A multivariate logistic regression model was set up to determine independent predictors of knowledge and attitude towards lifestyle modification among hypertensive patients.
Results: The study revealed that 36% of respondents had good knowledge and 59% had favourable attitude towards lifestyle modification recommended for hypertension management. Educational status (AOR: 4.32, 95% CI: 1.25 – 14.55), marital status (AOR: 2.12, 95% CI: 1.02 – 4.40), employment status (AOR: 1.73, 95% CI: 0.26 – 3.58) and average monthly income (AOR: 2.13, 95% CI: 0.33 – 5.62) were factors significantly associated with good knowledge of lifestyle modification. Knowledge level was significantly associated with attitude towards lifestyle modification (AOR: 3.19, 95% CI: 1.10 – 9.27).
Conclusion: In this study, knowledge on lifestyle modification was poor but attitude was favourable. Concerted strategies are required to increase knowledge and attitude towards lifestyle modification.
Keywords:
Lifestyle modification; Hypertension; Knowledge; Attitude; Ghana
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