A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on hypertension in terms of attitude among patients in sree balaji medical college and hospital, chennai, tamil nadu, india

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Deborah Mercy Bai T

"A healthy mind in a healthy body” is a well quoted saying. 'Health' in its concept signifies physical, mental, social and spiritual well being. Among these the physical health remains as one of the essential components. Nurses have an obligation to provide quality nursing care service to the community and enhance the health status of the individual, family and the community. Objectives: The objective is to evaluate the effect of structured teaching program in terms of attitude towards hypertension. Sample: The sample comprised of 60 patients whit hypertension, who are getting treatment in Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital. Results: Majority of the patients had positive attitude on hypertension after health teaching module. The health teaching module was found to be effective in attitude change. The investigator identified that there was an negative attitude before structure teaching programme. After structured teaching programme, the investigator found that there was positive attitude.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2017.4212.0466
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