UTILIZATION OF NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL METHODS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION AMONG PATIENTS USING FACILITIES IN MADONNA UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ELELE, RIVERS STATE.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The main purpose of this study was to assess the utilization of non-pharmacological methods inmanagement of hypertension among patients using facilities in MUTH, Elele, Rivers State. Thestudy employed a quantitative descriptive survey design, using a questionnaire to collect dataused for analysis in the study. Data generated for the study were analyzed using descriptivestatistics such as mean, frequency and percentages. From the findings, majority of therespondents 104 (68%) agreed that weight reduction helps in hypertension management, whereas40 participants (19%) believed that weight reduction has no effect in hypertension management.152 (68%) agreed that a reduction in salt intake helps in hypertension management whereas 31participants (14%) disagreed that a reduction in salt intake helps in hypertension management.155 (70%) agreed that engaging in physical activity helps in hypertension management whereas36 participants (16%) disagreed. 152 (68%) agreed that a moderation in alcohol consumptionhelps in hypertension management while 32 participants (15%) disagreed that a moderation inalcohol consumption helps in hypertension management. 152 (69%) agreed that self-measuredblood pressure monitoring helps in hypertension management while 28 participants (13%)disagreed that self-measured blood pressure monitoring helps in hypertension management. 154(69%) agreed that Adopting a Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating helps inhypertension management while 29 participants (13%) disagreed that Adopting a DietaryApproach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating helps in hypertension management.
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