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ENHANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DASH DIET AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS: DIETARY EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION
11Directorate of Health of Nineveh, Center of Rehabilitation of Handicap in Mosul, Iraq.
Background:
Hypertension is a major global health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Lifestyle modification, especially dietary intervention like the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, plays a vital role in blood pressure control.
Aim:
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of health education on the knowledge level of hypertensive patients regarding the DASH diet in Mosul city, Iraq.
Methods:
A quasi-experimental one-group pre- and post-test design was conducted among 50 hypertensive patients attending outpatient clinics in hospitals of Mosul city from September 2024 to January 2025. Data were collected using a special questionnaire before and after dietary education.
Results:
The majority of participants (88.0%) were aged 45 years or older. There were 9 (18%) males and 41 (82.0%) females. Pre-intervention results showed that (88.0%) had poor knowledge about the DASH diet. After the intervention, 66.0% achieved good knowledge scores, with a statistically significant improvement in Mean±SD of knowledge scores from 30.5±13.77 to 71.5±14.25 and significant p value (p<0.001).
Conclusion:
This dietary educational intervention significantly improved participants' knowledge regarding the DASH diet. Health education programs should be integrated into routine care to promote lifestyle modification and support self-management among hypertensive patients.
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