Key result
Although student nurses demonstrated basic knowledge and positive attitudes toward adolescent hypertension prevention, only 29.13% engaged in regular physical activity and 74.35% did not consistently monitor their blood pressure.
Why the study?
Adolescent hypertension poses serious long-term cardiovascular risks, making early identification and awareness essential, particularly among healthcare providers who educate patients.
Cross-Sectional (n=230)
No
Student nurses demonstrated moderate knowledge but critical gaps regarding adolescent hypertension, indicating a need for improved nursing curriculum and practical training.
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Moderate knowledge with practice gaps among student nurses may limit adolescent hypertension education; leaves open targeted training needs in nursing programs.
Background: Adolescent hypertension is an emerging public health concern with serious long-term cardiovascular risks ifleft untreated. Early identifi cation, awareness, and preventive measures are essential in managing this condition, particularlyamong healthcare providers who play a critical role in health promotion and patient education.Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and awareness of adolescent hypertension among studentnurses at Kwara State College of Nursing, Oke-Ode, Kwara State. The research seeks to identify the students’ understandingof adolescent hypertension, their attitude towards its prevention, and their awareness of its long-term health consequences.Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire distributed to 255students which 230 responses were retrieved from the respondents. The questionnaire assessed demographic information,knowledge of adolescent hypertension, attitudes towards its prevention, and awareness of its risks. Data were analyzed usingdescriptive and inferential statistics to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and awareness.Results: The fi ndings revealed that while a signifi cant proportion of students demonstrated moderate knowledgeof adolescent hypertension, critical gaps were observed in their understanding of specifi c risk factors, complications, andmanagement strategies. Although most participants exhibited positive attitudes towards adopting healthy lifestyles to preventhypertension, only a minority actively practiced regular physical activity or followed a healthy diet. Awareness of the importanceof regular blood pressure monitoring was high, yet inconsistent in practice among the students.Conclusion: The study concludes that although student nurses have a basic understanding of adolescent hypertension,there is a need to improve their knowledge and practical engagement in preventive measures. Efforts to strengthen nursingeducation through enhanced curriculum content, practical training, and health promotion activities are recommended tobetter prepare student nurses for addressing adolescent hypertension in clinical settings.
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Ayinla Kazeem A (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Knowledge, attitude, and awareness of adolescent hypertension (n=230). Knowledge, attitude, and awareness of adolescent hypertension was evaluated. Although student nurses demonstrated basic knowledge and positive attitudes toward adolescent hypertension prevention, only 29.13% engaged in regular physical activity and 74.35% did not consistently monitor their blood pressure.
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