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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES TOWARDS PREVENTION OF HYPERTENSION AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING NCDS’ SERVICE AT KIBOGORA LEVEL TWO TEACHING HOSPITAL

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES TOWARDS PREVENTION OF HYPERTENSION AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING NCDS’ SERVICE AT KIBOGORA LEVEL TWO TEACHING HOSPITAL

Jean de Dieu, UWIZEYIMANA; UWAMARIYA, Marie Gorette
URI: https://repository.kp.ac.rw/xmlui/handle/123456789/166
Date: 2023-03

Abstract:

Background: Hypertension is one of the most markedly concern of public health. It contributes to global burden of disease and mortality, which accounts for approximately 9.4 million deaths annually. Hypertension remains the first CVD and third leading cause to death. People are still encouraged to adopt healthy behaviors to control the burden of hypertension. The Aim of this study: Our Study was about assessing knowledge of hypertension, perception and practices towards hypertension prevention among patients attending NCDS’ service at KL2TH.

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1.0. INTRODUCTION Hypertension is highly becoming a crucial and growing issue of public health as it constitutes a well-known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases leading to death and disability worldwide.

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    Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people.

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