• Mohammad Sohil

Abstract: Background: Hypertension is one of the most common chronic lifestyle diseases and a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is often called a “silent killer” because it may remain asymptomatic while causing serious damage to vital organs. Effective prevention and control depend largely on patients’ knowledge and adherence to healthy practices. Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge of hypertension clients regarding the control and prevention of hypertension. 2. To assess the practice of hypertension clients regarding the control and prevention of hypertension. Methodology: A descriptive research design was adopted for this study. A total of 100 hypertensive clients were selected from J.A.H. Hospital, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured knowledge questionnaire and a practice checklist. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The results revealed that the majority of clients had average knowledge regarding the control and prevention of hypertension, while only a small proportion demonstrated good practice in terms of dietary management, physical activity, and medication adherence. A positive correlation was observed between knowledge and practice scores. Significant associations were found between knowledge and selected demographic variables such as education level and duration of illness. Conclusion: The study concluded that although most hypertensive clients were aware of the disease, their preventive and control practices were not satisfactory. Continuous health education and counseling programs are essential to improve the clients’ knowledge and encourage healthy lifestyle modifications for better control of hypertension

Hypertension, Knowledge, Practice, Control, Prevention, Lifestyle, Clients, Health Education, J.A.H. Hospital, Gwalior

"A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and practice of hypertensive clients regarding control & prevention of hypertension in J.A.H Hospital Gwalior M.P ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.d93-d100, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511312.pdf

"A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and practice of hypertensive clients regarding control & prevention of hypertension in J.A.H Hospital Gwalior M.P ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. ppd93-d100, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511312.pdf