Assessment of Impact of Socio-economic Status on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in Hypertension Patients with Comorbidity of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Socio-economic status (SES) and knowledge, attitude, and practice are the essential determinants of health outcomes in patients with hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.The main aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice in cases with Hypertension and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and to evaluate the impact of socio-economic status on KAP (knowledge, attitude, and practice).Our study found that the highest cases (58%) were in the age of 46-65 years.Males have better KAP than females.People aged 31-45 years had better KAP than 46-65 years and >65 years.People with higher SES status had better KAP than those with lesser SES.Socio-economic status had a strong influence on KAP.In the overall study, 152 cases had adequate KAP, 90 cases had inadequate KAP, and 58 cases had poor KAP.By understanding the knowledge, attitude, and practice of patients with comorbid hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, healthcare professionals can tailor their interventions to meet the specific needs of these patients, ultimately leading to better health outcomes and improved quality of life.