Assessment of the level of knowledge about the risk factors of hypertension among students of the Medical University in Wroclaw majoring in Nursing

Abstract

Background. The main way to treat high blood pressure in addition to pharmacotherapy, is the right way of life. Health education carried out by a medical professional is to educate patients being the use of certain health behaviors, and making appropriate lifestyle and attitudes have a positive impact on health. Objectives. The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge among nursing students are educated at the Medical University of Wroclaw and knowledge of risk factors of hypertension, prevention and non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments. Material and methods. A group of respondents consisted of 113 students. They were divided into three separate groups depending on the level of education: group | - undergraduate students (43 people), the second group ~ students bridging studies (30 people), the third group of graduate students (40) Used in the research of his own authorship anonymous questionnaire containing 29 question. Results. The study found that the average student's knowledge of the Medical University in Wroclaw stands ataround 50% (49.01%). Demonstrated the greatest knowledge of undergraduate students (53.02%) followed by students studying bridge (47.46%). The lowest knowledge demonstrated by students master's degree (46.55%). Undergraduate students had the greatest knowledge of the definitions and risk factors for hypertension. Students bridge showed the greatest knowledge of the practice due to the longest economic activity. Graduate students had expertise in the field of hypertension. Conclusions. 1. The lowest level of knowledge demonstrated by students graduate, and the greatest level of knowledge undergraduate students. 2. The level of knowledge of the average nursing student is low at less than 50% (49.01%) fixed message. 3. Undergraduate students showed the greatest theoretical knowledge because of the constant repetition range of material for high blood pressure, and students bridging studies have shown the greatest know-how resulting from business activity. 4. It is important to conduct enhanced control of medical knowledge of university students at all levels of education