A cross sectional study to assess the quality of life and self-care practices amongst adult hypertensive population in an urban area

Abstract

Background: Hypertension also called as high BP is the condition of increased pressure in the blood vessels. It is very common but can also be chronic if treatment is not provided over time. Hypertension can alter the QOL of the patients and causes many associated diseases. The goal of this study is to analyze the QOL and self care practices amongst the adult hypertensive population in an urban area. Materials and methods: Hypertensive individuals with more than 18 years affected with hypertension were selected for the study. Assessment about the patient’s health related quality of life (HRQOL) and self care practices for hypertension were conducted by
professional interviewers. SPSS 20 was used for collecting and analyzing the data.
Results: A number of 161 patients with hypertension were observed in the study. The correlation between the individual quality of life and self-care behavior was found to be (r =- 0.038, P <0.5) and the obtained scores were non-significant.
Conclusion: There was no relationship between self care behavior and HRQOL with hypertension. Personal medication and physical activity had positive adherence with self care behavior and there was a negative relationship between smoking and HRQOL.