A Study to Evaluate the Impact of Community-Based Health Education Programme on Knowledge and Self-Care Practices regarding Hypertension among adults in selected rural areas of Udaipur district

A study conducted to evaluate the impact of community-based health education programme on knowledge and self-care practices regarding hypertension among adults in selected rural areas of Udaipur District. The study employed a quantitative evaluative approach with a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design involving 100 adults (50 experimental, 50 control) from selected rural areas of Udaipur. A structured knowledge questionnaire and self-care practices checklist was used for data collection. Pre-test results showed 62% had inadequate knowledge and 58% had poor self-care practices. A Community-Based Health Education Programme was implemented, covering risk factors, dietary modifications, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes. Post-test results showed 78% had improved knowledge, and 74% adopted better self-care practices. The paired t-test showed a significant increase (p < 0.05) in both knowledge and self-care scores. Chi-square analysis revealed a strong association between demographic factors and knowledge improvement (χ² = 18.72, p < 0.05) and self-care practices (χ² = 21.34, p < 0.05). The study confirmed the effectiveness of structured health education in improving hypertension management and emphasized the need for sustained educational interventions in rural healthcare settings.