This study examines the level of knowledge and practice related to lifestyle modification among hypertensive patients attending a rural primary health center and evaluates the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme designed for this population. A pre-test and post-test approach was adopted to measure changes in knowledge and practice following the intervention, while also exploring the relationship between these two components and their association with selected demographic variables. The findings reveal that, prior to the teaching programme, most participants demonstrated poor knowledge and inadequate practice related to lifestyle modification for hypertension control. After the intervention, substantial improvements were observed in both knowledge and practice scores, with statistically significant differences between pre-test and post-test results, indicating the effectiveness of the structured teaching programme. Although pre-test knowledge and practice showed a weak negative correlation, post-intervention outcomes reflected meaningful behavioral improvement. Certain demographic variables, particularly age, occupation, and income, showed associations with baseline knowledge and practice levels, while others did not demonstrate a significant relationship. Overall, the results highlight the importance of structured educational interventions in enhancing awareness and encouraging healthier lifestyle practices among hypertensive patients in rural settings.
G John (Sat,) studied this question.
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