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@article{191956,
        author = {Mrs.Smrithi.S and Ms.Kessiya Roy and Ms.Krishna.C.Santhosh and Ms.Lakshmi.R and Ms.Mariya M.P and Mr.Musthakeem K.A and Ms.Nandana V.S and Ms.Syamili M.S},
        title = {Knowledge and attitude regarding DASH diet among Hypertensive Patients in a selected Community ,Thrissur},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {8564-8569},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191956},
        abstract = {Background: Hypertension, one of the leading non-communicable diseases, causes a considerable number of fatalities worldwide, including 17.9 million each year. Based on a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in India across all state and union territories on 2024 to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension, it was stated that India has a 22.6% overall prevalence of hypertension, with a greater prevalence among males (24.1%) than among women (21.2%). Prevalence increased with age, reaching 48.4% in individuals aged 60 and above.7 Hypertension is often described as a “silent killer” because it may not show obvious symptoms until significant organ damage has occurred. Early intervention, particularly through non-pharmacological approaches such as dietary modification, is vital in preventing the progression of the disease. Studies suggest that dietary habits significantly influence blood pressure levels. Among various dietary strategies, the DASH diet has been consistently associated with reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Objectives: The study’s objectives were Multifaceted, encompassing the evaluation of knowledge and Attitude levels of DASH diet among hypertensive patients in a selected community, identification of Associations between knowledge and Attitude scores and socio-demographic variables, and the Development of an informative booklet on DASH Diet.
Methodology: Study design: Descriptive study, Setting: community Health, vellanikara, Thrissur Participants: 60 Hypertensive patients.
Results showed that 60% had adequate knowledge, 40% had moderate knowledge, and none had inadequate knowledge. Regarding attitude, 38.33% showed a very good attitude, 43.34% good attitude, 18.33% moderate attitude, and none showed poor or fair attitudes. A significant association was found between knowledge and attitude and their selected demographic variables.
The findings reveal good awareness of the DASH diet but also highlight a substantial proportion with only moderate knowledge, indicating a need for continued educational efforts. The information booklet proved valuable in improving knowledge and promoting better dietary self-management among hypertensive individuals.},
        keywords = {Hypertensive patients, Hypertension, Knowledge, Attitude, DASH diet.},
        month = {January},
        }