KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HYPERTENSION AMONG ADULTS ABOVE THE AGE OF 45 YEARS AT SAIDU GROUP OF TEACHING HOSPITAL, DISTRICT SWAT

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a major public health concern associated with cardiovascular complications, particularly among middle-aged and older adults. Inadequate knowledge regarding hypertension may contribute to delayed diagnosis, poor treatment adherence, and ineffective disease management.

Objective: To assess knowledge about hypertension among adults above the age of 45 years at Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital, District Swat.

Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted at Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital, District Swat. The study included 200 hypertensive adults above 45 years of age. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 27. Descriptive statistics included frequencies and percentages.

Results: Among 200 participants, 39.0% were aged 56–65 years, followed by 27.5% aged 66–75 years. Males constituted 56.0% of participants, while 44.0% were females. Most participants were married (76.5%). Primary education was reported by 30.5%, while 27.0% had no formal education. Unemployed or household participants represented 34.5% of the sample.

Conclusion: The study described the demographic characteristics of hypertensive adults above 45 years. Hypertension knowledge outcomes remained unavailable, preventing conclusions regarding participants' knowledge levels.