Knowledge about arterial hypertension in students of the nursing professional career at a public university: A cross-sectional study

Estrada-Araoz E.G.; Mamani-Roque M. · Salud, Ciencia y Tecnologia (2024) · DOI: 10.56294/saludcyt2024633

Resumen

Introduction: knowledge about arterial hypertension in future nursing professionals is essential since these future healthcare professionals will play a crucial role in promoting health and caring for hypertensive patients in the future. Objective: to assess the level of knowledge about arterial hypertension in students of the nursing program at a public university. Method: the research was quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional. A total of 188 students participated, to whom the Hypertension Knowledge Questionnaire was administered, an instrument with adequate metric properties. Results: 38,8 % of students had a moderate level of knowledge about hypertension, 31,4 % had a high level, and 29,8 % had a low level. Similarly, knowledge about general aspects and risk factors was at a moderate level, but knowledge about preventive measures was low. Additionally, the year of study was significantly associated with the level of knowledge about hypertension (p <0,05). Conclusions: the overall level of knowledge among students about hypertension is moderate. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening education and awareness about hypertension prevention among nursing students.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional del Altiplano; Universidad Nacional Amazónica de Madre de Dios