Cosmas Nnadozie. Ezejindu¹, Chukwuebuka Godspower Eze²*, Ifeoma Vivian Ugwueke¹, Martin Chinemerem Onuigbo³ and Linda Chidinma Chukwuemeka-Ani¹

¹Department of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences Ebonyi State, Nigeria
²Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
³Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Abia State University Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Chukwuebuka Godspower Eze, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria.

Received: June 03, 2025; Published: June 18, 2025

Abstract

Hypertension remains a leading contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. This cross-sectional study at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), Ile-Ife, Nigeria, surveyed 303 hypertensive patients to assess socio-demographics, knowledge and practices around hypertension management, and lifestyle modification. 66.01 % of respondents were male; most (79.20 %) were aged 31–65 years. While 40.60 % correctly identified elevated diastolic/systolic readings as hypertension, misconceptions persisted: 49.50 % incorrectly believed frying was suitable, and only 33.00 % selected boiling/grilling as preferable cooking methods. Regular exercise was reported by 34.03 %, and 65.97 % did not engage in any. Smoking was prevalent (66.01 %), and 53.80 % consumed >2 alcoholic drinks/day. Medication non-adherence was common: 42.90 % frequently or always forgot doses. These findings underscore critical gaps in patients’ knowledge and practices. We recommend implementing tailored educational interventions-incorporating brief motivational interviewing, integrated smoking-cessation and alcohol-reduction counseling, and adherence support tools (e.g. pillboxes, SMS reminders)-to improve blood pressure control and reduce cardiovascular risk.

Keywords: Hypertension; Modification; Patient; Education

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Citation

Citation: Chukwuebuka Godspower Eze., et al. “Lifestyle Modification among Hypertension Patients in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife".Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 9.7 (2025): 44-54.

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