Effect of intervention on knowledge, attitude and practice about hypertension among rural residents

Objective To estimate the effect of health education on knowledge,attitude and practice(KAP)about hypertension among rural residents.Methods Questionnaire survey and laboratory test were used in a baseline study and an evaluation survey three months after the intervention.The intervention included distributing free low-sodium salt and salt spoon monthly,training to make low-salt diet in the family,and distribution of leaflets about "salt and hypertension" .Results After the intervention,there were significant increases in health awareness,attitude toward low-salt diet,and hypertension-related knowledge(P<0.05).Compared with the baseline,the subjects showed significantly increased rates of lowsalt use and lowfat diet(P<0.05).Conclusion The low-salt health education can significantly improve the relevant knowledge of hypertension in rural population and promote lowsalt and lowfat dietary pattern among rural residents.