Key result
Among 218 rural villagers in Nepal, awareness of causative factors was 62.2% for hypertension, 22.5% for asthma, and 50.9% for diabetes, with formal education significantly improving knowledge.
Why the study?
Non-communicable diseases cause significant morbidity and mortality in Nepal, and lifestyle prevention depends on population awareness of risk factors and prevention methods.
Population
218 residents aged 18-93 years in remote villages across 5 districts of Nepal
Design
Direct interview study
Authors
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May support targeted education in rural Nepal; leaves open effects on NCD outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=218)
Yes
Awareness of causative factors and preventive methods for common non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes is moderate to low in remote villages of Nepal, highlighting a need for targeted educational interventions.
Fr. Boby Joseph Thadathil (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, asthma, diabetes) (n=218). Rural village residency was evaluated on Levels of awareness about causative factors of hypertension, asthma and diabetes. Among 218 rural villagers in Nepal, awareness of causative factors was 62.2% for hypertension, 22.5% for asthma, and 50.9% for diabetes, with formal education significantly improving knowledge.
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