• CHETAN KUMAR
• DR. PRAGATI

Aim: To access the nutritional status and evaluate KAP among Heart Failure Patients residing in Patna Bihar. Material and Methods: Demographic information and anthropometric measurements were collected from 50 heart failure patients using a well-designed questionnaire. 30 multiple-choice questions were designed and evaluated to assess Knowledge Attitude and Practice. Results: The mean age of the subjects was 70 years and mean score was (70±3.32). Educational qualification indicated that 56% were studied up to matriculation, 28% studied up to intermediate and rest 16% were graduate. 42% were non-working, 38% were working, and 20% were retired person.4% of the subjects monthly income was less than 75k, 20% income was less than 50k, and 76% of subject monthly income was less than 25k. 4% of respondents were obese, 8% were underweight, 40% found overweight, 48% were found healthy. The HF subjects had poor knowledge score (17.0±1.47), positive attitude score (13.14±1.24), good practice score (19.24±1.18). Chi square analysis showed no correlation at P<0.05between nutritional status and education level( P=0.109) and nutritional status and income level chi square level=6.063, P= 0.356). Correlation between Knowledge and attitude was (-0.789±.590), between knowledge and practice was (.47±.747) and between attitude and practice was (0.46±.752). Interpretation and conclusion: knowledge regarding HF was poor but practice was good .this study highlights the need for conducting awareness program regarding life style modifications and heart failure among HF patients.

heart failure, nutritional status, knowledge, attitude, practice, awareness, program.

"Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Heart Failure Patients in Patna, Bihar", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.e365-e374, September-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309444.pdf

"Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Heart Failure Patients in Patna, Bihar", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppe365-e374, September-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309444.pdf