Perception of disease status and behavior of hypertensive patients.

Abstract

      This study was conducted among a sample of 120 hypertensive patients from Village No. 4, Ban Lan So, Wang Prachop Subdistrict, Mueang District, Tak Province, receiving treatment at Ban Lan So Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital. The objective was to examine patients' perception of their disease status, their behavior, and the relationship between their perception and behavior. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among a sample of hypertensive patients from Village No. 4, Ban Lan So, Wang Prachop Subdistrict, Mueang District, Tak Province, receiving treatment at Ban Lan So Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Statistical data were analyzed using percentages, means, and chi-squared (Frequency).

      Results revealed that 87 patients (72.50%) were aged 60–69 years. The majority of the sample had a high level of knowledge regarding perceived risk of complications. The mean score of the questionnaire was (𝑥̅=39.07, SD=0.001*). The mean score of the questionnaire was (𝑥̅=39.07, SD=0.001*). The mean score of the questionnaire regarding perceived severity of disease was (𝑥̅=39.07, SD=0.001*). (𝑥̅=27.33,S.D=0.001*) Consumption behavior of hypertensive patients. The mean of the questionnaire response was equal to (𝑥̅=29.35,S.D=0.001*).