“EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME (STP) ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PREVENTION OF CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENT IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, BELAGAVI.”

Abstract

Introduction: Increased blood pressure, one of the non-communicable disorders which have become a giant burden to the society. The hypertension related complications has lead to high mortality and morbidity rate worldwide. CVA is the most common complication of hypertension and can affect anyone. Objectives: The aim of the study is to evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) On Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Cerebrovascular among Hypertensive Patient in Tertiary Care Hospital, Belagavi. Methodology: A pre-experimental design study was conducted among 80 hypertensive patients using structured knowledge questionnaire. The study was conducted using purposive sampling technique . Results: The study revealed, most of the participant 24(30%) at the age group of 51-60 years while majority were males 47 (58.75%). Most of the participants 45 (56.25%) were illiterate and, majority 48 (60.00%) of the participants were having family income above 20001. Majority 50 (62.50%) were having a mixed diet and most of the participants 22 (27.50%) were unemployed. The data were analyzed and interpreted using inferential and descriptive statistics indicates that there is no connection found between chosen socio-demographic characteristics and pretest knowledge score. Conclusion: The study ndings concluded, STP was used to be found highly effective in teaching and to improve knowledge regarding prevention of cerebrovascular accident among hypertensive patient.