Lifestyle Practices Among Hypertensive Patients

Bella  P. Magnaye,; Faye Michelle  Tatlonghari,; Pedrosa  Bautista,; Suzette  Florentino,

Lifestyle Practices Among Hypertensive Patients

Suzette Florentino | Bella P. Magnaye | Pedrosa Bautista | Faye Michelle Tatlonghari

Abstract:

This study aimed to evaluate the lifestyle practices among hypertensive patients. Specifically, It will identify the prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, chroming obstructive pulmonary disease, and some types of cancer in Batangas province; and determine the practices in terms of diet, exercise habits, and lifestyles. Based on the result, a health promotion policy that will improve their lifestyle practices will be developed. The researchers utilized self-made questionnaires as the main tool in gathering data and statistical analysis of weighted mean and ranking procedure to interpret the result. Nutritional practices greatly influence the condition and practices in terms of age, gender, and disease history of hypertensive patients really affects the development of lifestyle-related diseases. A health promotion policy may be developed. Barangay health workers such as nurses and midwives must intensify the DOH program and should participate in the Information Education Communication campaign toward prevention and control of lifestyle-related diseases.

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