The Role of Patient Knowledge in Anxiety and Lifestyle Management Among Hypertensive Patients
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Hypertension is a prevalent non-communicable disease that significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients with hypertension often experience psychological responses such as anxiety, which may affect their adherence to treatment and healthy lifestyle behaviors. Patient knowledge has been identified as a key factor influencing both psychological and behavioral outcomes, yet evidence regarding its role in anxiety and lifestyle management remains limited, particularly in low-resource hospital settings. This study aimed to examine the role of patient knowledge in anxiety levels and lifestyle management among hypertensive patients.
A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted involving 71 hypertensive patients selected using accidental sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires assessing patient knowledge about hypertension, anxiety levels, and lifestyle behaviors. The relationships between patient knowledge and both anxiety and lifestyle management were analyzed using Spearman Rank correlation.
The findings indicated that patients with higher knowledge levels exhibited significantly lower anxiety and demonstrated healthier lifestyle behaviors, including dietary control and regular physical activity. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant correlation between patient knowledge and anxiety (p = 0.003) as well as between knowledge and lifestyle management (p = 0.001). These results suggest that patient knowledge is an important determinant of both psychological well-being and self-care behaviors in hypertension management.
Enhancing patient knowledge through structured educational interventions is recommended to reduce anxiety and promote healthier lifestyle behaviors among hypertensive patients. Improving patient education can contribute to better blood pressure control and overall health outcomes in resource-limited healthcare settings.
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