Knowledge And Awareness About Hypertension Among Dental Students In Government Dental College Srinagar
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Abstract
Hypertension is one of the most common disease worldwide and is a major risk factor for chronic diseases like stroke, myocardial infarction, vascular diseases and chronic kidney disease in India. Recent studies from India have shown that the prevalence of hypertension is increasing and there is low awareness and control among Indian population. According to WHO estimates the prevalence of raised blood pressure in India is 32.5% ( 33.2% in men & 31.7 % in women )1. Due to associated morbidity and mortality preventing and treating hypertension is an important public health challenge. Quiet a few of the hypertensive cases are diagnosed in the dental clinic. So referral to the general physician is must if patient is hypertensive. The disease require proper diagnosis, lab testing and treatment by the medical professional.
Knowledge on hypertension is not only necessary among the health care professionals, patients but should also be conveyed to the general population, as it is vital to realize the seriousness of hypertension as a disease.
AIM & OBJECTIVES: The aim of this research study was to evaluate the knowledge about hypertension among dental students working in Govt. dental college Srinagar.
MATERIALS AND METHOD: A questionnaire was formulated and was given to 100 dental undergraduate students to assess there awareness, basic and comprehensive knowledge about hypertension and its risk factors.
RESULTS: The knowledge possessed by dental students pertaining to hypertension was found to be of moderate level.
CONCLUSION: The awareness among the dental students was found to be of moderate level, making it necessary to motivate and educate them on hypertension on a regular basis in the curriculum.
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