Journal of Health Education Research & Development

Osuala Eunice O

Publications

• Research Article
  Influence of Health Education on Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index of Rural Dwellers IMO State
  Author(s): Osuala Eunice OOsuala Eunice O
  
  Background and objectives: Hypertension has been globally recognized as the most prevalent Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and a potent risk factor in the development of other CVD outcomes such as coronary heart diseases, stroke, and renal insufficiency. It has been reported to be on the increase in recent years, being the most rapidly rising CVD in Sub-Saharan Africa. Meanwhile it is associated with preventable risk factors as salt, alcohol and obesity. The purpose of the study is to screen participants for high blood pressure and BMI, provide information on healthy lifestyles as a measure to reduce risk factors that predispose to hypertension among the populace. Methods: This work was an intervention study that adopted quasi experimental design in which only the Experimental Group (EG) was exposed to health education package aimed at lifestyle m.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2380-5439.1000248

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