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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Hypertension Among Hypertensive Patients Residing in Lebanon

Marc Machaalani1, Houssam Seifeddine1, Abdallah Ali1

  • 1Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.

Vascular Health and Risk Management
|July 21, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Hypertensive patients in Lebanon show fair knowledge and practice but good attitudes towards hypertension management. Understanding these factors is key to developing effective public health campaigns for hypertension control.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Hypertension (HTN) is a significant global health issue, contributing to cardiovascular diseases and mortality.
  • Assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) is vital for effective hypertension management.
  • This study focuses on hypertensive patients in Lebanon.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) levels regarding hypertension among patients in Lebanon.
  • To identify factors associated with hypertension KAP.
  • To provide a model for predicting hypertension KAP scores.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 342 hypertensive patients in Lebanon.
  • Data was collected using a questionnaire assessing patient characteristics and KAP.
  • Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and correlation analysis using SPSS.

Main Results:

  • The study population consisted of 98.2% Lebanese patients, with 51.2% males, and a median age of 59.15 years.
  • Patients demonstrated fair knowledge and practice, but a good attitude towards hypertension.
  • A positive correlation was found between attitude and knowledge/practice; knowledge and attitude were associated with various factors, but practice was not.

Conclusions:

  • Hypertensive patients in Lebanon exhibit fair knowledge and practice, alongside a good attitude towards their condition.
  • The study offers a predictive model for hypertension KAP scores, aiding in the development of targeted health interventions.
  • Findings can inform the design of effective public health campaigns for hypertension control.
Abstract

Keywords:
KAPLebanonhypertensionhypertensive patients

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