Knowledge and awareness of Hypertension among Medical Students and Junior Doctors at Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital Patiala, Punjab
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Hypertension is the commonest cardiovascular disorder and more than one billion adults suffer from it. The purpose of this research study was to evaluate the knowledge about hypertension among medical students, interns and residents working in GMC & RH Patiala. Materials and Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from Jan 2017 to Feb 2017 at GMC & RH Patiala on 450 participants (Final year students, Interns and residents). Our study consists of a structured, questionnaire containing multiple choice 10-item questionnaire which was focusing on diagnostic issues of hypertension (four questions), Pharmacological treatment of hypertension (three questions), therapeutic strategies regarding hypertension(two questions)and target BP (one question). RESULTS: All the questionnaire sheets were collected and analyzed in a blinded fashion for protection of personal data. The number of answers in agreement with WHO/ISH guidelines was used as an awareness measure. A score of 1 point was attributed to each correct answer to the questionnaire. This was considered adequate if correct answers to six out of 10 questions. Our study showed that overall only 157 (34.88%) subjects possessed adequate knowledge of hypertension. This was higher among residents 57 (45%), followed by medical students 9 (35.38%) and interns 8 (29.02%). Conclusion: This study has highlighted obvious deficiencies in the knowledge of the junior and future doctors of Government Medical College & Rajindra Hospital Patiala regarding hypertension, its risk factors, diagnosis and treatment. Promotion of evidence based curriculum is likely to plug the gap in deficient knowledge of our future physicians. Therefore, further efforts are required to intensify information strategies for improving professional education and training of our medical students, interns and residents.
Authors and Affiliations
Sahni Gurpreet, Jain Aditya*, Divya* . , Bansal Ramta, Kumar Avnish*, Singh K D* .
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