Variables

Frequency

Percent

Knowledge

Normal BP known (n= 297)

109

36.7

Symptoms of hypertension known (n=296)

197

66.9

Smoking is a risk factors and worsen hypertension (n=297)

190

64.0

Any complication of hypertension known (n=297)

181

60.9

Extra salt intake increases BP (n=296)

144

48.6

Regular exercise helps to control BP (n=291)

44

15.1

Diet control helps to control BP (n=289)

91

31.5

Some cancer is associated with hypertension (n=287)

66

23.0

Mean knowledge score

3.81 (SD=0.507)               

Attitudes

Diet control is essential for BP control (n=296)

79

26.7

Include green leafy vegetables in daily diet (n=293)

210

71.7

Good to avoid extra salt in the diet (n=297)

215

71.4

Good to avoid extra cooking oil in the diet (n= 297)

289

97.3

Excess alcohol can worsen hypertension (n=297)

289

97.3

Regular physical exercise is essential in controlling hypertension (n=296)

282

94.9

Mean attitude score

 5.13 (SD=0.507)         

Practices

Measure BP at home once a week (n=297)

70

23.5

Taking prescribed medication regularly (n=297)

242

85.5

Attending regular follow-up last 1 year (n=296)

242

82.0

Don’t take herbal medication (n=297)

137

46.0

Do not take extra salt in diet (n=296)

224

75.7

Doing regular exercise more than 90 min/ week (n=295)

105

35.6

Do not consume alcohol (n=290)

249

64.4

Control red meat diet (n= 295)

192

65.1

Mean practice score

4.86 (SD=1.087)