Estimation of mean scores of blood pressure and knowledge of health risks associated with high blood pressure among medical students of RMU

Abstract

Introduction:  

                           Hypertension is a problem faced by many people in our society. This study examines the mean scores of blood pressure and knowledge of health risks associated with hypertension among 1st year medical students at Rawalpindi medical university.

Objectives:

                     The objectives of this study are to measure the mean scores of blood pressure, and assess the risk factors associated with high blood pressure.

Materials and Methods:

                                                 The descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in April-June ,2024 at Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. A total of 70 medical students responded to this survey. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS statistics version 27. Inferential statistics was done and threshold for statistical significance was set at p value less than 0.05.

Results:

                More than half of the population whose data is obtained are females. Approximately 3/4 of the people had their blood pressure checked by professionals. More than 50% had normal blood pressure and only less than 1% were on blood pressure medications.

Conclusion:  

                         The study demonstrated that blood pressure scores were mostly normal among the students. Moreover, students had a significant knowledge regarding health risks associated with high blood pressure

Keywords:

                      Blood Pressure, Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Sphygmomanometer.