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May 31, 2026Open Access

The intervention led to a significant improvement in awareness, positive behavioral changes, and a measurable reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels.

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Why the study?

Does community-based health education improve knowledge, lifestyle practices, and blood pressure control in hypertensive adults aged 30-60 years?

Population

Hypertensive individuals aged 30–60 years residing within the Primary Health Centre catchment area in…

Comparison

Structured health education sessions focusing on… vs Baseline (pre-intervention assessment)

Design

Other

Follow-up

45 days

Authors

RNRitu Ahlawat*1, Shalini Dhoundiyal2, Naghma Nazrana3

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Overview

Highlights gaps in hypertension control among India's working-age adults; leaves open optimal strategies to improve awareness and adherence.

Key Points

  • The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of community-based health education in managing hypertension among adults.
  • Community-based interventional study conducted over 45 days.
  • Involved hypertensive individuals aged 30–60 years in the PHC catchment area.
  • Structured health education sessions covering dietary changes, physical activity, and medication adherence.
  • Significant improvement in awareness and understanding of hypertension among participants.
  • Notable positive behavioral changes, including healthier diets and increased physical activity.
  • Recorded reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels post-intervention.

Structured PICO

Does community-based health education improve knowledge, lifestyle practices, and blood pressure control in hypertensive adults aged 30-60 years?

P
Population
Hypertensive individuals aged 30–60 years residing within the Primary Health Centre (PHC) catchment area in Dehradun, India.
I
Intervention
Structured health education sessions focusing on dietary modification (salt restriction), physical activity, stress management, and medication adherence, delivered via group sessions, individual counseling, and IEC materials over 45 days.
C
Comparator
Baseline (pre-intervention assessment)
O
Outcome
Changes in knowledge, attitude, practices, and blood pressure levels (systolic and diastolic)surrogate

Community-based health education is an effective strategy for improving hypertension awareness, lifestyle practices, and blood pressure control at the primary healthcare level.

Cite This Study

Ritu Ahlawat*1, Shalini Dhoundiyal2, Naghma Nazrana3 (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1bd2675783ba022b6fde96https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20442188
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