Knowledge of hypertension prevention among Dong Hy Thai Nguyen High school students

Abstract

 A cross - sectional study was conducted in January, 2024, with the aims to assess knowledge of hypertensive prevention among students of Dong Hy high school, Thai Nguyen. Variables on demographics and knowledge of hypertensive prevention were collected by face-to-face interview. Total of 381 students at grade 10, 11 and 12 participated in the study. The results showed that knowledge of hypertensive symptoms was quite good (83.5% known symptoms) but knowledge on risk factors of hypertension was poor. High percentage of knowledge on diet to prevent hypertension (84.3%) but low percentage of knowledge on amount of salt intake per day (25%). The study identified a gap in knowledge of hypertension among Dong Hy high school students. It is necessary to provide health education for enhancing knowledge for these high school students, specifically risk factors of hypertension and dietary intake.