Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Prevention of Stroke among Hypertensives

High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most important known risk factor for stroke. High blood pressure can cause damage to blood vessel walls, which may eventually lead to a stroke. The purpose of the study was to assess the level of knowledge regarding prevention of stroke among hypertensives. Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted for this study. The study was conducted at district-Headquartersin Khammam District. 60 hypertensives were selected by using non probability purposive sampling technique Data was collected using semi-structured knowledge questionnaire. Post test was conducted 1 week after structured teaching programme. The result shows that, there was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test level knowledge regarding prevention of stroke among hypertensive patients.