Abstract:

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high is described as hypertension. Usually, hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90 and is considered severe if the pressure is 180/120 mmHg. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) dietary pattern emphasizes fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and reduced sodium intake. A quantitative descriptive research approach was used after obtaining permission from the investigator. Sixty samples were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The samples who met the inclusion criteria at the community area were recruited. The investigator introduced and explained the purpose of the study to participants and obtained informed consent. The post-test scores of knowledge and practices were highly significant when compared to pretest scores using the paired t-test. Thus, the present study shows that the IEC material was effective in improving the knowledge and practices on dietary management of hypertension significantly among patients with hypertensive clients. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet research showed that it could lower blood pressure as well as the first-line blood pressure medication, even with a sodium intake of 3300 mg per day. Since then, numerous studies have shown that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet reduces the risk of cancer, stroke, and heart disease, including heart failure, kidney stones, and other diseases. The DASH diet's ability to manage hypertension is profound.

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